Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

A vague descriptor used for recurring subscriptions, often without clear disclosure or explicit consent.

Mentioned in a Facebook post about weight loss scams

Charges appearing on bank statements as 'Paypal Inst Xfer' for amounts like $9.87 or $19, which users do not recognize or authorize, potentially related to instant transfer fees.

While typically free for Prime members, if this appears for a non-Prime member, it could indicate a linked account issue or scam.

Enrolls users in a recurring "property alert" service that sends excessive or irrelevant notifications.

Refunded purchase descriptor for Caesars Sportsbook, indicating a disputed or unauthorized charge that was reversed.

Product name associated with fraudulent transactions processed through Cartpanda

While no specific fraudulent descriptors were found, users may report unrecognized charges from TaxAct due to forgotten services or unexpected fees.

A charge often linked to the National Education Association (NEA) that can be confusing due to its unclear descriptor, potentially leading to unauthorized subscriptions or forgotten memberships.

Digital wallet prefixes alter the merchant descriptor, causing cardholders to not recognize the charge.

Legitimate merchant name is truncated on the statement, leading to cardholder confusion and potential chargeback.

A descriptor for Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions that can be a forgotten subscription or an unrecognized charge.

A generic Amazon descriptor that can hide various subscriptions (Prime, Kindle, AWS) or unrecognized purchases, leading to confusion.

No direct fraudulent descriptors found. Credit Karma is typically free, but unauthorized accounts or identity theft could lead to unusual activity.

Another common descriptor for FabFitFun charges, similar to the above, and frequently mentioned in customer service complaints.

A common descriptor for FabFitFun charges, often seen in complaints regarding unexpected renewals or difficulties canceling.

A charge from MMBILL.COM, which can appear on statements for purchases made through websites using this billing service. While often legitimate, it can be confusing and lead to disputes if the user doesn't recognize the charge.

A generic Netflix descriptor that can be a forgotten subscription or an unrecognized charge.

A charge related to Washington State Department of Health fees for vital records, often legitimate but can be confusing if unrecognized.

A Squarespace descriptor that can be confusing to customers, leading to unrecognized charges.

A parent company descriptor (VVV LLC for MasterClass) that can make it difficult for consumers to recognize charges for services they use.

A small, unauthorized charge appearing on a bill, often due to cashier error or intentional addition without customer consent, for a 'PC Charity' donation.

A temporary authorization charge from Fender Play to validate a credit card, usually reversed.

Users consistently report iLovePDF as a legitimate and free service for PDF editing, with no hidden subscriptions or unauthorized charges.