Is 18South fraud?

• Subscription Services: Users report being charged for monthly or annual subscriptions that they may have signed up for, either knowingly or inadvertently.
• Free Trial Conversions: Many customers have mentioned being charged after a free trial period ended, often without receiving adequate reminders before the charge.
• In-App Purchases: Some users noted that charges came from completing in-app purchases while using particular services or apps associated with 18 South.
• Recurring Payments: A few customers indicated that they had set up recurring payments for specific services or products and weren’t aware that these would continue indefinitely.
• Account Upgrades: Users have experienced charges after opting for certain upgrades or premium features, sometimes without a clear understanding of the cost involved.
• Multiple Accounts: Several complaints highlighted confusion where users accidentally created multiple accounts, leading to unexpected charges on one or more of them.
• Third-Party Transactions: Some individuals reported that charges appeared due to third-party transactions using their account information through 18 South.

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the 18south.org via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the 18south.org refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with 18south.org, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

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