Bank Statement Descriptor

AWARD NOTIFICATIONFraudulent Bank Statement Charge — Bogus award notification fee

HIGH — 82/100
Typical Amount

$15.00

Community Reports

1

Scam Type

Bogus award notification fee

Last Reported

Today

What is this charge?

A small charge for 'notifying' the victim of an award they supposedly won.

How much does AWARD NOTIFICATION charge?

The typical charge amount for "AWARD NOTIFICATION" is $15.00. Victims have reported similar amounts. Check your full statement history for multiple or recurring charges.

Is AWARD NOTIFICATION a scam?

"AWARD NOTIFICATION" is highly suspicious. Our database rates it 82/100 for fraud risk. Multiple consumers have reported unauthorized charges.

What to do if you see AWARD NOTIFICATION on your statement

  1. Freeze your card immediately — Contact your bank to block further unauthorized charges.
  2. Contact your bank — Call the number on the back of your card to initiate a dispute within 60 days.
  3. File an FTC report — Report at reportfraud.ftc.gov to create an official record.

How to Dispute This Charge

  1. 1

    Gather evidence

    Take a screenshot of the charge on your statement showing "AWARD NOTIFICATION", the date, and amount. Save it as a PDF if possible.

  2. 2

    Contact your bank immediately

    Call the number on the back of your card or use your bank's app to initiate a dispute. Do this within 60 days of the charge date.

  3. 3

    Use dispute reason: "Unauthorized charge"

    State clearly that you did not authorize this charge and have no relationship with this merchant.

  4. 4

    File a complaint with the CFPB

    Submit at consumerfinance.gov/complaint — CFPB complaints are forwarded to your bank and require a formal response within 15 days.

  5. 5

    Follow up in writing

    Send a certified letter to your bank within 10 days of the phone call to create a legal paper trail. Keep the tracking number.

Report to FTC

reportfraud.ftc.gov

CFPB Complaint

consumerfinance.gov

IC3 (FBI)

ic3.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "AWARD NOTIFICATION" on my bank statement?
A small charge for 'notifying' the victim of an award they supposedly won.
Is "AWARD NOTIFICATION" a scam?
Yes. "AWARD NOTIFICATION" is classified as a Bogus award notification fee with a threat level of 82/100 in the TitanAlert database. It has been reported by 1 consumer and is considered high severity.
How much does "AWARD NOTIFICATION" typically charge?
The typical charge amount for "AWARD NOTIFICATION" is $15.00. However, amounts may vary. Always check your full statement history for multiple charges.
How do I stop "AWARD NOTIFICATION" from charging me again?
To stop future charges: (1) Contact your bank and request a new card number immediately, (2) Dispute all charges as unauthorized, (3) Search your email for any confirmation from this merchant and cancel any accounts, (4) File a complaint with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

How many people have reported AWARD NOTIFICATION?

1 consumer has reported this charge in the TitanAlert database. This community data helps others identify fraudulent charges quickly.

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