Bank Statement Descriptor
Careington InternationalFraudulent Bank Statement Charge — Unauthorized Charge for Discount Health Plan
$79.00
1
Unauthorized Charge for Discount Health Plan
Yesterday
What is this charge?
An unauthorized charge of $79.00 from 'Careington International' for a discount health plan that was not ordered or authorized.
How much does Careington International charge?
The typical charge amount for "Careington International" is $79.00. Victims have reported similar amounts. Check your full statement history for multiple or recurring charges.
Is Careington International a scam?
"Careington International" is highly suspicious. Our database rates it 70/100 for fraud risk. Multiple consumers have reported unauthorized charges.
What to do if you see Careington International on your statement
- Freeze your card immediately — Contact your bank to block further unauthorized charges.
- Contact your bank — Call the number on the back of your card to initiate a dispute within 60 days.
- File an FTC report — Report at reportfraud.ftc.gov to create an official record.
Do NOT pay this charge
If you see Careington International on your statement and did not authorize it, contact your bank immediately to dispute it. Do not attempt to contact the merchant directly.
How to Dispute This Charge
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Gather evidence
Take a screenshot of the charge on your statement showing "Careington International", the date, and amount. Save it as a PDF if possible.
- 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
Use dispute reason: "Unauthorized charge"
State clearly that you did not authorize this charge and have no relationship with this merchant.
- 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is "Careington International" on my bank statement?
- An unauthorized charge of $79.00 from 'Careington International' for a discount health plan that was not ordered or authorized.
- Is "Careington International" a scam?
- Yes. "Careington International" is classified as a Unauthorized Charge for Discount Health Plan with a threat level of 70/100 in the TitanAlert database. It has been reported by 1 consumer and is considered medium-high severity.
- How much does "Careington International" typically charge?
- The typical charge amount for "Careington International" is $79.00. However, amounts may vary. Always check your full statement history for multiple charges.
- How do I stop "Careington International" 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 Careington International?
1 consumer has reported this charge in the TitanAlert database. This community data helps others identify fraudulent charges quickly.
Were you charged by Careington International?
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