Is ER Project Donation fraud?

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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “ER Project Donation” and What To Do About It (elizabethriver.org)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "ER Project Donation"?

The Elizabeth River Project focuses on improving and protecting the Elizabeth River and its communities. They offer various services including educational programs, river clean-up events, and conservation efforts to enhance local waterways. If you see a charge from them, it’s likely for your membership or donation to support their initiatives that help keep the river healthy for everyone.

ER: This could represent a specific program or campaign related to the donation, possibly standing for "Emergency Relief" or "Environmental Recovery." It indicates the purpose of the donation.
Project: Refers to a specific initiative or cause that the donation is supporting. It defines what the funds will be used for.
Donation: This signifies that money is given without expecting anything in return. It’s a voluntary contribution to help support the identified project.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

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Why do people get charges like this from Elizabeth River Project?

Membership Fees: Customers may be charged for annual or monthly memberships that support the organization's initiatives.
Donations: Users sometimes opt to make one-time or recurring donations to fund specific projects or general operations.
Event Fees: Charges may occur from registering for events such as clean-up days, educational workshops, or fundraising activities.
Merchandise Purchases: Customers might see charges for buying items like apparel, books, or other goods sold by the organization.
Partnership Programs: Some users participate in partnership programs that require fees for activities or services.
Systems Fees: A few customers reported charges related to transaction processing fees when making online payments.
Additional Services: Users may mistakenly be charged for services they did not intend to use, such as planned excursions or tours.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

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

First, try to contact the elizabethriver.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 elizabethriver.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 elizabethriver.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.

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Elizabeth River Project Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with Elizabeth River Project's support team.

Phone

The phone is not available.

info@elizabethriver.org

Site

https://elizabethriver.org/contact/

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What other ways do charges from Elizabeth River Project show up?

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