Bank Statement Descriptor

HOME SERVICE WARR.Fraudulent Bank Statement Charge — Fake Home Warranty

MEDIUM-HIGH75/100
Typical Amount

$189.00

Community Reports

1

Scam Type

Fake Home Warranty

Last Reported

2 days ago

What is this charge?

Initial charge for a fake home warranty service, often followed by recurring unauthorized charges.

How much does HOME SERVICE WARR. charge?

The typical charge amount for "HOME SERVICE WARR." is $189.00. Victims have reported similar amounts. Check your full statement history for multiple or recurring charges.

Is HOME SERVICE WARR. a scam?

"HOME SERVICE WARR." is highly suspicious. Our database rates it 75/100 for fraud risk. Multiple consumers have reported unauthorized charges.

What to do if you see HOME SERVICE WARR. 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 "HOME SERVICE WARR.", 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "HOME SERVICE WARR." on my bank statement?
Initial charge for a fake home warranty service, often followed by recurring unauthorized charges.
Is "HOME SERVICE WARR." a scam?
Yes. "HOME SERVICE WARR." is classified as a Fake Home Warranty with a threat level of 75/100 in the TitanAlert database. It has been reported by 1 consumer and is considered medium-high severity.
How much does "HOME SERVICE WARR." typically charge?
The typical charge amount for "HOME SERVICE WARR." is $189.00. However, amounts may vary. Always check your full statement history for multiple charges.
How do I stop "HOME SERVICE WARR." 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 HOME SERVICE WARR.?

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

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