Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

Charges $1.95 for a report, then $59.99/month for a hidden subscription that is difficult to cancel.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Phillip Peikos for deceptive 'free trial' offers and unauthorized negative option billing.

A scam where users are charged a small amount initially, then recurring subscription fees without clear consent.

Charges from 'PicMagic' for an AI photo editor app, often appearing as $49.90, where users report unauthorized subscriptions and difficulty in cancellation.

A clone of PiloSaleLtd.com, with similar issues of non-delivery and counterfeit products.

Claims to sell small items, but customers report non-delivery or counterfeit goods. Poor customer service and incomplete contact information.

Charges from Pimsleur.com for subscriptions that are difficult to cancel, leading to unauthorized renewals.

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.

Unauthorized charges from PlayStation Network London, often with varied amounts and international origins, indicating potential credit card compromise.

Complaints indicate PointsBet demanding constant payments, exploiting users with false promises, and withholding winnings, leading to significant financial loss.

Multiple users reported unauthorized $13.01 charges with this descriptor, often appearing on debit cards and linked to Google, despite not making purchases.

Company associated with illegal payday lending operations and deceptive practices.

A charge for a supposed 'prize claim service' related to a fake lottery or sweepstakes win, often an advance fee scam.

An unrecognized charge from an unknown merchant, likely a test charge before larger fraudulent activity. The descriptor includes a phone number.

A fraudulent charge of $39.95 from REALCLS DOT TO, associated with digitalizze.co, often appearing as a hidden subscription.

A fraudulent recurring $39.95 charge from REALCLS.TOP, billing under DIGITALIZE.CO, for an unwanted streaming service.

Resume.io charged users after free trial cancellation.

ResumeBuilder.com charges $35 monthly after a $2 initial fee.

Charged $23+ after initial low fee for Resume Genius.

Users are charged recurring monthly fees after canceling free trials, with a complete lack of communication regarding billing or account status.

Rosetta Stone charges for auto-renewing subscriptions that are often higher than initial charges and not clearly communicated to users.

Users reported unauthorized charges from SAFECART.COM*ADV_TECH, often linked to unwanted software or tech support scams.

One of the names used by scammers who frequently change their names to avoid scrutiny in advance fee loan scams.

Users reported recurring unauthorized charges from Google Play Books with this descriptor, even after cancelling subscriptions or blocking cards.