Is San Benito Services fraud?

• Utility Services: Customers often receive charges for water, sewage, or garbage services provided by the County.
• Permits and Licenses: Fees can be incurred for building permits, business licenses, or other local permits.
• Property Taxes: Regular property tax assessments are a common reason for charges appearing from the county.
• Citations or Fines: Individuals may see charges related to traffic tickets or other legal fines issued by the County.
• Emergency Services: Some charges stem from ambulance or emergency services that were utilized.
• Parks and Recreation: Fees for recreational programs or facility rentals can also contribute to charges.
• Public Records Requests: Charges may arise from requests for copies of public documents or records.
• Subscription Services: Some customers reported being charged for subscription plans related to county services, such as newsletter subscriptions.
• Special Assessments: Additional fees may be assessed for specific community projects or improvements.

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

First, try to contact the cosb.us 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 cosb.us 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 cosb.us, 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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