GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD CA

Learn about this charge and why it appears on your credit card statement

First seen: 12/8/2025
Last updated: 12/8/2025
2 user reports

What Is This Charge?

This charge is commonly reported as fraudulent or suspicious. It appears to be a temporary hold from Google, which is a well-known technology company that offers various services including advertising, cloud computing, and digital content. Customers may see such charges when using Google services, but they should be cautious as this charge has been flagged as potentially suspicious.

Why You May Not Recognize This Charge

This charge pattern is commonly associated with fraud or suspicious activity. People may not recognize it due to the abbreviated format 'GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD' and the lack of details that typically clarify the nature of the transaction. Additionally, the use of temporary holds can sometimes confuse customers who may not expect to see such transactions on their statement.

Is This Charge Legitimate?

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Legitimate
0 votes (0%)
Fraudulent
2 votes (100%)

When Should You Be Concerned?

Consider reaching out to your bank or card issuer if you don't recognize this charge, didn't authorize it, or see it appear multiple times without explanation. We don't determine whether a charge is fraudulent — only your bank or the merchant can do that.

What to Do Next

  1. Check your recent purchases and receipts to see if the charge matches anything you bought.
  2. Contact your bank or credit card company if you don't recognize the charge — they can help verify it or dispute it.
  3. Monitor your account for any additional unusual activity.

Community Feedback

2 reported as suspicious
CC Finderr12/8/2025
Fraudulent

AI analysis has flagged this charge as potentially fraudulent or suspicious based on the charge description and patterns.

CC Finderr12/8/2025
Fraudulent

This charge has been flagged as commonly reported fraudulent or suspicious. Commonly reported suspicious charge related to large well-known online or retail merchant.

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Also Appears on Statements As

CHKCARD GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD CA
CHECKCARD GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD CA
POS Debit GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD CA
POS PUR GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD CA
POS PURCH GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD CA
POS PURCHASE GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD CA
POS REFUND GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD CA
PRE-AUTH GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD CA
PENDING GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD CA
Visa Check Card GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD CA
Misc. Debit GOOGLE *TEMPORARY HOLD CA