Is ArtNet Charges fraud?

• Subscription Services: Customers may opt for a subscription to access premium features, which incurs a recurring charge.
• Art Purchases: Direct purchases of prints, digital art, or services can lead to charges on customer accounts.
• Commissioned Work: Users may engage artists for commissioned projects, resulting in charges once the work is agreed upon.
• Marketplace Fees: Selling art through the platform may include transaction fees, leading to charges for the seller.
• Upgrades or Add-ons: Users might unknowingly purchase upgrades or additional services during their use of the platform.
• Automatic Renewals: Customers may forget to cancel subscriptions before the renewal date, resulting in charges.
• Trial Period End: Users may be charged after a free trial period ends if they do not cancel in time.
• Currency Conversion Fees: Charges may appear due to currency conversion if users purchase from abroad.
• Sales Tax: Depending on location, additional sales tax may apply to purchases, leading to extra charges.

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

First, try to contact the art.net 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 art.net 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 art.net, 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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