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

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
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  • Shutterstock Inc.
  • Shutterstock.com

What Is This Charge?

The FTC alleged that Shutterstock illegally charged consumers for products without their informed consent and made it difficult to cancel subscriptions. Source: FTC press release, May 2026: Shutterstock to Pay $35 Million to Settle FTC Allegations Over Illegal Subscription and Cancellation Practices (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/05/shutterstock-pay-35-million-settle-ftc-allegations-over-illegal-subscription-cancellation-practices)

Why You May Not Recognize This Charge

This charge descriptor was named in a regulatory enforcement action (FTC press release, May 2026: Shutterstock to Pay $35 Million to Settle FTC Allegations Over Illegal Subscription and Cancellation Practices). If you see this charge on your statement and did not knowingly sign up for the product or service, review your statement for related charges, contact your card issuer to dispute the charge, and consider requesting a replacement card.

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.

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