Bank Statement Descriptor
RENTAL APP CHARGEFraudulent Bank Statement Charge — Unauthorized rental application fee
$55.00
1
Unauthorized rental application fee
Yesterday
What is this charge?
Charges an application fee for a rental property that is fake or not actually available, collecting money under false pretenses.
How much does RENTAL APP CHARGE charge?
The typical charge amount for "RENTAL APP CHARGE" is $55.00. Victims have reported similar amounts. Check your full statement history for multiple or recurring charges.
Is RENTAL APP CHARGE a scam?
"RENTAL APP CHARGE" has been reported as potentially fraudulent. The threat level of 63/100 indicates significant risk. Proceed with caution.
What to do if you see RENTAL APP CHARGE 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 RENTAL APP CHARGE 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
- 1
Gather evidence
Take a screenshot of the charge on your statement showing "RENTAL APP CHARGE", 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 "RENTAL APP CHARGE" on my bank statement?
- Charges an application fee for a rental property that is fake or not actually available, collecting money under false pretenses.
- Is "RENTAL APP CHARGE" a scam?
- Yes. "RENTAL APP CHARGE" is classified as a Unauthorized rental application fee with a threat level of 63/100 in the TitanAlert database. It has been reported by 1 consumer and is considered medium severity.
- How much does "RENTAL APP CHARGE" typically charge?
- The typical charge amount for "RENTAL APP CHARGE" is $55.00. However, amounts may vary. Always check your full statement history for multiple charges.
- How do I stop "RENTAL APP CHARGE" 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 RENTAL APP CHARGE?
1 consumer has reported this charge in the TitanAlert database. This community data helps others identify fraudulent charges quickly.
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Scam category: Unauthorized rental application fee
This charge is categorized as Unauthorized rental application fee. See national FTC & BBB statistics for this scam type:
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