Browse All Fraudulent Descriptors

Consumers were charged for memberships in this discount club without their consent, leading to unauthorized debits on their bank accounts. Also referred to as Saving Makes Money (SMRC).

Consumers were enrolled in this discount club without authorization, incurring initial fees and recurring monthly charges on their bank statements. Also known as Ultimate Platinum.

Sendit App failed to clearly disclose to Diamond Membership purchasers that they would automatically be billed $9.99 every week, rather than paying a one-time fee.

Recurring daily charge for an unsolicited medical alert system with invalid contact information.

Unauthorized charge for a non-existent Medicare supplement plan, often initiated after deceptive phone calls or online ads targeting seniors.

Charges appearing as 'Seronline' on credit card statements, often linked to purchases from other companies like Feanatic, leading to unauthorized subscriptions or warranty charges.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action involving a small shipping fee for a 'free gift' leading to recurring unauthorized charges.

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.

A fraudulent merchant descriptor used for unauthorized credit card charges, possibly a synthetic front to launder stolen card information.

Charges from Sportflashsale.com are associated with fake clearance sales impersonating legitimate sporting goods retailers like Dick's Sporting Goods. Customers report paying for items that are never delivered or are of extremely poor quality.

An unauthorized monthly charge for supposed student loan processing services that are often free or illegitimate.

Sells fake Nike Air Jordan shoes at unrealistic discounts. Customers report non-delivery or low-quality knockoffs.

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

Users are lured by ads for watch faces, pay a low initial fee, and then are charged a recurring monthly fee that is extremely difficult to cancel.

Charge for a free government service, followed by a recurring unauthorized charge.

Initial small charge (€0.10 or 10p) for PDF service, followed by unauthorized recurring monthly subscription charges (€49.90, £49.90, or $49/$69).

Travel club with escalating annual maintenance fees, difficult cancellation policies, and poor customer service.

Charged a significantly higher amount than advertised for a keto product, with no clear way to cancel or get a refund.

Charges users a recurring monthly fee after an initial low-cost one-off service, often without clear consent or notification.

Unauthorized charge appearing on credit card statements after purchasing Kaspersky AV, linked to UltraAntivirus.com.

Charges appeared on a new credit card before it was activated, indicating potential compromise during delivery or issuance.

A consumer was a victim of a pig-butchering scam in early 2024, involving grooming and psychological manipulation.

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

A monthly charge from VIDEOSTRIPE, identified as a scam for unwanted streaming services.