How do I dispute a "Tesla IMPOSTOR" charge?

Contact your bank immediately and request a chargeback. Provide evidence of the unauthorized charge and use the dispute reason "Unauthorized charge" or "Fraud". File a report with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Bank Statement Descriptor

Tesla IMPOSTORFraudulent Bank Statement Charge — Employment scam, imposter

Q: How much does "Tesla IMPOSTOR" charge?

The typical charge amount for "Tesla IMPOSTOR" is $0.0. Check your full statement history for multiple or recurring charges.

MEDIUM-HIGH — 75/100

Typical Amount

$0.0

Community Reports

Scam Type

Employment scam, imposter

Last Reported

Today

What is this charge?

Text job scam impersonating Tesla, similar to Amazon scams.

How much does Tesla IMPOSTOR charge?

The typical charge amount for "Tesla IMPOSTOR" is $0.0. Victims have reported similar amounts. Check your full statement history for multiple or recurring charges.

Is Tesla IMPOSTOR a scam?

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

What to do if you see Tesla IMPOSTOR 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 Tesla IMPOSTOR 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 "Tesla IMPOSTOR", 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.

Report to FTC

reportfraud.ftc.gov

CFPB Complaint

consumerfinance.gov

IC3 (FBI)

ic3.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "Tesla IMPOSTOR" on my bank statement?: Text job scam impersonating Tesla, similar to Amazon scams.
Is "Tesla IMPOSTOR" a scam?: Yes. "Tesla IMPOSTOR" is classified as a Employment scam, imposter 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 "Tesla IMPOSTOR" typically charge?: The typical charge amount for "Tesla IMPOSTOR" is $0.0. However, amounts may vary. Always check your full statement history for multiple charges.
How do I stop "Tesla IMPOSTOR" 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.