Is BUDDY fraud?

• Subscriptions: Users may be charged for monthly or yearly subscriptions they signed up for, which can often include trial periods that convert to paid plans.
• In-App Purchases: Charges can occur due to purchases made within the app for additional features, content, or upgrades.
• Automatic Renewals: Many services automatically renew subscriptions unless canceled, leading to unexpected charges.
• Free Trials: Some users reported being charged after a free trial period ended, often without sufficient reminders or notifications.
• Service Fees: Users may incur fees for specific services or functionalities offered within the app that are not covered by the basic subscription.
• Multiple Accounts: Users with multiple accounts have mentioned being charged on different accounts, sometimes unaware that they had more than one active subscription.
• Platform Fees: Charges may also stem from fees related to payment processing or platform usage, which might not be immediately clear to users.

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

First, try to contact the buddy.app 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 buddy.app 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 buddy.app, 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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