Payments you didn’t authorize could be a scam (2024)

I bought A junk flooded car and it broke down on me, not only did the crooked dealer take my money with me filling complaint after complaint with no avail

I recently contact my credit union regarding unauthorized and unidentified charges from my account. I was told that since the charges had been automatically debited from account since June, unaware to me, I had to contact the company to dispute the charges before my credit union would investigate. I have been calling the 800 number and never have been able to get anyone on the phone. What can I do next ?

I wrote about what to do (above). I was scammed by browsing unknown stores on the internet. Somehow my computer was infected with ransomware or virus. My screen and computer froze. It has what techs call, "blue screen of death." Watch out for cookies and other things you don't recognize or initiate .

My nane is Wilson Martinez. On 6/13/17 and 8/13/17 a debit charge for $10.79 was posted on my bank statement, payable to neflex los gatos caus.I have never made any transaction with this company,never heard of them.What can be done? It's possible that they strick again.Please help me ,I will waiting for your reply.

I was texted by "Chase" fraud alerts that my Credit Card ending xxxx transferred $3325.00 did I authorize this. I texted back no. I was then told this was a different response than previously given and to call 800-432-3117. I called Chase's real number from back of my card and was told Chase doesn't have this as a contact number.

thanks for the info. With telemarketing fraud I always wonder how did they get my phone number .I think when US Companies outsource and when you call them some one in India the country with the most outsourcing someone is passing on our phone numbers to the crooks

Thank You for this Information. It's very helpful and important. I'm always weary sharing on line my account or cards. I avoid it as much as possible. But when you got to pay a ticket on line DOF and other important sites you need to be careful doing so. People working at these places are scammers too. Thanks again!

Banks have e-mailed me messages that I have bank accounts I don't have and that their have been too many log-in attempts for accounts I don't have as well as various business contact attempts such as Apple Computers stating the same. I have been receiving messages from unknowns of anywhere and not even addressed to my e-mail account in my inbox. I have also been e-mailed messages stating payment for purchases with e-bay and amazon that I have never made. Stop the nonsense or whatever goes. Get serious so this is the end of having to report wasting time.2017 MST

Wrinkle Creams - Biggest scams ever. The free samples aren't free. If you don't see the "CONTRACT" at the end of their junk advertising where it says you must cancel in bla bla bla-- you don't cancel and the wrinkle cream comes without your authorization --took $500 from me before I found out it was happening. CROOKS. Bella Crooks.

Please indicate if Barclays of Delaware has attorneys who are debt collectors, from my research it appears that Barclays is located in England, and got the contract from Bank of America frequent flyer amenity card for US Airways due to a merger and US Airways is not longer in business. Barclays is not a US bank and does not have any banks in the US at all. It appears that the prior credit card, that I had more than 20 years and always had good-great credit was sold to Barclays, and Bank of America does not even show on my credit report? Was this a scam to defraud American citizens by selling assets of credit card to a bank that was not US based? I filed with CFPB, Consumer Financial Protection, and Barclays debt collectors apparently do not have any jurisdiction in the US Courts. I tried to pay my account on time by phone, received an off-shore representative, who never attempted to take the funds even though they had my permission. When viewing my credit report the attorney who was acting as a debt collector, never appeared in court, and accessed my credit report three times prior to filing the case. I understand that now I should also contact the state based agency that oversees this action in terms of following a state law related to debt collection. HELP! Please also explain if banks located in another country, such as Barclays and BMO (Bank of Montreal) they bought assets of a US bank, and added Harris to their name is really harmful to US Citizens credit reporting, and is a "goal" of the merger to cause harm to the citizens of this country? There are tens of thousands harmed by the actions of the attorney who has filed these cases, and cluelessness by most court commissioners or circuit court judges. Watch John Oliver on You Tube or other media,the average debt collector spends 4 minutes with the file, files a case, and enriches them or the firm they work for. We need guidance and protection for situations like this! I filed with various federal agencies, including the FTC and CFPB and have done a lot of research.

Amazon scammed for for second time.Thank god I caught unauthorized charged right away. I will NEVER do business w/ them again.

I purchased for $4.95 shipping charges a diet support pills then my charge bill came and i was charged for 2 sets of pills in the amount of$360. When I called the company they said I did not cancel in14 days, it was 16 days and theyhave refused to cancel charges and my credit card compaint said that because I gave them my card number for the samples I am responsible for all the charges. This is a scam, I was never told I only had 14 days to cancel. now I am stuck what else can I do ? /

I am getting emails from companies I don't know and don't do business with telling me that I am getting a service that I never had renewing my dues/service and to click on a link to cancel if it is not me. I hesitate to click link as I don't know what it will sign on/into or how this scam works. I have 3 different emails, 2 from the same people. What should I do?

What if the crook ,IS THE BANK!?

I am having a problem with the IRS. I keep getting notices that while the IRS is working on my account, the IRS needs an additional 60 days to send me a response on what action the IRS is taking on my account. I believe this is a scam so that the IRS steals my Federal Income Tax monies I am owed ($2,298.00). I only received $972.64. This is unacceptable! I have a HUGE PAPER TRAIL in regards to this matter. Thank you for listening.

I have a contract for a chair I was getting for my father for Father's Day which o intended on paying cash price but ended up on medical leave. This was June 2017 and the first payment July 6 of 71.28 all fees included. The contract for 18 months should have ended Dec 2018. Ive always paid never behind. They not only charged my card for 87.00 in Dec which was supposed to be 76 because of a 5 late fee. Then this month they took it upon theirself to charge another 87.00 without my permission and without an automatic bill pay option. They kept my card info from when I have used the card for previous payments. Im furious because they owe me money from overcharging me throughout the contract. Is that illegal and fraudulent practices?

In addition to calling the bank, should call the merchant?

my deceased wife got a credit card without my nowing now see is deceased and citi sent me dispute letter that i had nothing to do with confused what do i do

THEY SEND SEND ANY OF MY PRODUCT WHICH I PAID FOR AND THE AND AN INVALID TELEPHONE NUMBER

I paid only shipping and handling for a trial product I saw online. After a few days I was allergic to it. I tried calling the phone number that supplied to tell them I didn't like the product but the phone number they gave me it didn't work. Weeks later they took out $200 from my bank account.

Recently had a suspicious pre-authorized transaction on my chequing account that I did not authorized. The online bank rep that I was speaking to told me they can’t help me and that I have to go directly to the branch. How can’t they not tracked these transactions.

Thank you will call my bank

There has been 50.00 dollars out of my account since April 1st. This I did not authorize. I have 2 more from others that happened since March 30, 2020.

I have this charge on my bank statement. I called my bank and they don't know who it is. I ordered new cards but wanted to let you know it looks suspicious. The charge is fromOPS*470LN-FALMOUTH

In the last 2 months I have had 2 charges for 98.95 from BIOBALFORS. Never ordered anything from them do not know who they are. SCAMMERS

I have a semi similar issue. A Billpay transaction was initiated and paid from my checking account but it was unauthorized. Not done by myself. I have told the bank many times I did not authorize this transaction and they insist I did. Any information on how to positively deal with would be greatly appreciated.

I’m a victim to about £100 atleast even after I told the fraud department money has continued to go out last night another £27 went I don’t no what to do next

Has anyone had a unauthorized charge come out of their chqs account that says 'APE tickets_V' and know who they are? I found a pre sale ticket website called 'another planet entertainment' or 'APE processors' but im not sure. They took money out of my account a few times. I am getting a new bank card but still wondering what that was. And try get my money back.

Have been charged by cardmember services for something I did not charge.

This appears to have been a scam to attempt to access my computer remotely , after Pay Pal had terminated my account. Charging a closed account is very clever, but I'm not sure that Pay Pal did this, or some other scammer.

I have a charge of $91.30 on my checking account. Account notes charge is fir Public Service. Bank has no further identification on the charge. To have the bank investigate my account will be closed. I have had this checking for over 30 years and it is attached to bills and internet sellers. I am furious my bank is no further help! What do I do ?

I got a call from an agent called Andile from MaxLaw saying they want to clear my credit score and increase it. I didn't authorise anything but was surprised when i got a message from capitec saying Max Law will deduct R410 from my account for 2 months .. i tried calling back and trying to cancel but i cant. Please help me... can i cancel transaction to be done from my bank before month end