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231 verified fraudulent charge descriptors
FULFILLMENT CENTER
⚠️Business impersonation, Recurring unauthorized charges
Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action where Sloan Health Products, LLC used 'Fulfillment Center' as a generic name for unauthorized charges.
Geekay
🎣Phishing attack, unauthorized charge
User was scammed on Fiverr through a phishing link, leading to an unauthorized charge from 'Geekay' on their credit card.
GIMMEWATR.CLICK OCALA FL
🔄Hidden subscription trap
A fraudulent charge of $39.95 from GIMMEWATR.CLICK OCALA FL, appearing on bank statements without explanation.
GLOBAL DATA INC
🔄Unauthorized data access subscription
A descriptor for recurring charges from a company claiming to provide 'global data' access, typically unauthorized and difficult to cancel.
Google 1600 amphitheater
⚠️Unauthorized purchase
An unauthorized charge of $99.99 from "Google 1600 amphitheater" can lead to significant financial loss, including overdraft fees. This indicates a fraudulent transaction where the card information has been compromised.
Google Play Storage
🔄Unauthorized storage subscription
A user was charged $299.99 for 30TB of Google Play storage that was not authorized, and Google initially refused a refund.
Google Relay Quit Por
⚠️Card Not Present Fraud
Unauthorized charge appearing on bank statement, not found in Google Payments or Play history, likely a third-party merchant using Google as a processor or CNP fraud.
GOOGLE* Tinder Dating
⚠️Unauthorized charge/Fraud
A charge appearing on a credit card statement, likely from a stolen card used to purchase a Tinder subscription.
GOOGLE*GOOG[1234567890]
⚠️Unauthorized Google Ads charge
Unauthorized Google Ads charge with a specific account ID, indicating fraudulent activity on a Google Ads account.
GOV BENEFITS PROC
⚠️Fake government benefits processing fee
A charge for processing government benefits, often associated with imposter scams claiming to expedite or secure benefits for a fee.
HIMS & HERS HEALTH
🔄Unauthorized subscription reactivation
HIMS & HERS HEALTH charges are reported for unauthorized reactivation of subscriptions and refusal to issue refunds for hair loss and other men's health products.
HYDRAVELLA
🔄Deceptive product trial / Hidden subscription trap
Associated with BioGeniste in deceptive free trial scams, charging full price ($89.76) prematurely after a low-cost trial sample.
IDEMCLUB
⚠️Fraudulent transaction
Multiple reports of fraudulent transactions appearing on credit card statements from 'idemclub' with no clear explanation of the charges.
Infernocape.com
⚠️Fraudulent Scammer Company
Infernocape.com is described as a fraudulent scammer company with highly suspicious methods.
INFO-SVC.COM
🔄Fake information service subscription
A generic-sounding descriptor for a non-existent or low-value 'information service' that charges recurring fees without consent.
IPS:METERS.PKGLOTPAYSTATI
⚠️Unauthorized charges, credit card info stolen
IPS:METERS.PKGLOTPAYSTATI appeared as a merchant name on a bank statement after Robinhood credit card info was stolen, indicating unauthorized charges.
IPSY
🔄Unauthorized charges / Hidden subscription trap
Systemic fraud involving unauthorized charges, refusal to honor cancellations, and non-delivery of products, with charges exceeding $600 CAD.
KP Commerce, LLC
⚠️Unauthorized billing schemes
Consumers were enrolled in continuity plans without their knowledge, or incurred recurring unauthorized charges after paying a small shipping fee for a supposedly free gift.
KYLE ROBERTSON
⚠️Deceptive cancellation, Unauthorized data sharing, Negative option billing
Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Kyle Robertson, former CEO of Cerebral, for deceptive cancellation policies and unauthorized data sharing.
Legion Media, LLC
⚠️Unauthorized billing schemes
Consumers were enrolled in continuity plans without their knowledge, or incurred recurring unauthorized charges after paying a small shipping fee for a supposedly free gift.
LIFESTYLEUM833-7840113 CA
🔄Hidden subscription trap
A recurring charge from an unknown company, possibly a hidden subscription after a 'great deal' offer.
LoanMart
⚠️Predatory Lending / Vehicle Repossession
LoanMart is accused of predatory lending practices, including illegally repossessing vehicles and providing poor customer service.
LOTTO WINNER FEE
⚠️Fake lottery winner fee
A fee disguised as a mandatory charge for lottery winners to receive their winnings.
514-777-1000 Montreal Canada Scam
🎣Phishing/Fraudulent Calls
A phone number used for phishing scams and other criminal activities, leading to people losing their savings.