unauthorized Fraudulent Charges

A descriptor used for unauthorized charges, potentially after an initial low-cost service, making it difficult for users to identify the source of the charges.

A highly suspicious descriptor, likely a spoofed version of "apple.com/bill", used for fraudulent transactions with immediate deductions and no purchase confirmation.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Harshil Topiwala for unauthorized billing and credit card laundering related to CBD and keto products.

Unauthorized charges from HelloFresh due to a compromised account, with charges exceeding $1000 per month.

A large fraudulent charge of $918.65 CAD with the descriptor "GOOGLE *GOOGLE STORE G.CO/HELPPAY# NS" indicates a significant unauthorized transaction, likely due to compromised card details being used for fraudulent purchases.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Kirtan Patel for unauthorized billing and credit card laundering related to CBD and keto products.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against KP Commerce, LLC for unauthorized continuity plans for CBD and Keto-related products.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Legion Media, LLC for unauthorized continuity plans for CBD and Keto-related products.

Customers report being charged recurring fees for a 'VIP membership' or styling quiz after a low-cost trial, with charges ranging from $19.99 to $139.92. Cancellation is often difficult, and charges may appear under obscure names like 'titlemyagelessfyi'.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against NGL Labs, LLC for unfairly marketing to children, deceptive practices, and unauthorized recurring charges.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Joao Figueiredo, co-founder of NGL Labs, for deceptive practices and child privacy violations.

Similar to the above, this descriptor shows an overdraft fee due to an IPSY Glam Bag charge, highlighting severe financial impact.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Pinnacle Payments, LLC for unauthorized continuity plans for CBD and Keto-related products.

A small recurring charge of $0.65 from 'profptrain.com' used to test credit card validity before larger fraudulent transactions.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Raj Vir, co-founder of NGL Labs, for deceptive practices and child privacy violations.

Inferred descriptor from FTC enforcement action against Sloan Health Products, LLC for unauthorized continuity plans for CBD and Keto-related products.

Smarty, the parent company of SmartyPlus, is accused of fraudulently charging consumers for unwanted monthly subscriptions, often after a 'free' trial.

An obscure descriptor appearing on bank statements for unauthorized recurring charges related to Lumi Ageless, making it difficult for consumers to identify the source of the charge.

A deceptive online store posing as a legitimate retailer, charging customers for products never received and accessing credit card details for fraudulent transactions.

A recurring charge with a suspicious descriptor, potentially originating from Nigeria, indicating a fraudulent transaction.

A recurring charge with a suspicious descriptor, indicating a fraudulent transaction.

A fraudulent merchant name appearing on credit card statements, often linked to unauthorized charges for products never received or higher amounts than expected. Reported amounts vary, including $57.33, $62, $70.56, $88.99, $103.57, $125.97, and $222.36.

This descriptor indicates an overdraft fee resulting from an unauthorized or unexpected IPSY Glam Bag recurring payment.

A descriptor associated with Active Advantage, often appearing as an unauthorized charge for a hidden subscription after event registration.