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Learn about this charge and why it appears on your credit card statement
This Charge Has Been Reported for Unauthorized Billing
This charge descriptor has been linked to consumer reports of unauthorized billing or to regulatory enforcement actions — see the details and sources below. If you did not knowingly sign up for this product or service, contact your card issuer to dispute the charge and consider requesting a replacement card.
Also Appears on Statements As:
- Commerce Planet
- Online Auction Kit
What Is This Charge?
The FTC alleged that Commerce Planet operated a website that deceptively enrolled consumers in a business opportunity program and charged them monthly fees without their consent. Source: FTC press release, July 2019: FTC Returns More than $748,000 to Consumers Who Signed Up for a “Free” Internet Auction Kit with Hidden Charges (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/07/ftc-returns-more-748000-consumers-who-signed-free-internet-auction-kit-hidden-charges)
Why You May Not Recognize This Charge
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
- Check your recent purchases and receipts to see if the charge matches anything you bought.
- Contact your bank or credit card company if you don't recognize the charge — they can help verify it or dispute it.
- Monitor your account for any additional unusual activity.