THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Learn about this charge and why it appears on your credit card statement
Also Appears on Statements As:
- WSJ
What Is This Charge?
The FTC alleged that the defendants sent deceptive mailers that misled consumers into believing they were renewing subscriptions to The Wall Street Journal. Source: FTC press release, June 2019: At FTC’s Request, Court Imposes Permanent Direct Mail Marketing Ban and $8.9 Million Judgment on Operators of Newspaper Subscription Scheme (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/06/ftcs-request-court-imposes-permanent-direct-mail-marketing-ban-89-million-judgment-operators)
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.