Is FAUSA Merchandise Purchase fraud?

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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “FAUSA Merchandise Purchase” and What To Do About It (fausa.org)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "FAUSA Merchandise Purchase"?

FAUSA, or FAWCO Alumni, provides a range of services to support international alumni, including networking, events, and access to various resources. If you see a charge from them, it might be related to your membership or subscription fee, which helps them keep offering programs and updates to the community. They also have a cool selection of merchandise, making it easy for members to show their pride. It's like staying connected and getting some nice goodies all in one!

FAUSA: The merchant name or company identifier, indicating which store or service your purchase was made at.
Merchandise: Refers to the goods or products that you bought during this transaction.
Purchase: This indicates that the transaction is a buying event, meaning you exchanged money for a product or service.

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.

Chargeback helps you identify unwanted subscriptions and charges, and help you fight them to get your money back.

Why do people get charges like this from FAUSA - FAWCO Alumni?

Membership Subscriptions: Customers may be charged for annual or monthly membership fees associated with FAUSA, which provides various benefits and networking opportunities.
Event Fees: Charges can arise from registering for events, such as conferences or meet-ups organized by FAUSA.
Donations: Users might inadvertently get charged if they opt to make a donation to support FAUSA's initiatives and programs.
Merchandise Purchases: Charges could stem from buying FAUSA-branded merchandise or materials through their online store.
Renewal Fees: Automatic renewal of subscriptions or memberships can lead to unexpected charges if the user hasn’t disabled this option.
Service Use Fees: Charges related to accessing certain services, like exclusive content or resources available only for paid members.
Guest Fees: If a user brings a guest to an event, there might be additional charges for that guest's participation.

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 fausa.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 fausa.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 fausa.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.

FAUSA - FAWCO Alumni Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with FAUSA - FAWCO Alumni's support team.

Phone

The phone is not available.

info@fawco.org

Site

https://www.fausa.org/contact

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What other ways do charges from FAUSA - FAWCO Alumni show up?

FAUSA FAWCO Alumni FAUSA Dues FAWCO Membership FAUSA Donation FAWCO Event Fee FAUSA Merchandise FAWCO Conference Registration FAUSA Fundraiser FAWCO Scholarship Contribution

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