Is Horn Book Magazine fraud?

• Subscription Fees: Many users reported being charged for annual or monthly subscription renewals for access to content or exclusive features.
• One-Time Purchases: Customers might see charges related to purchasing specific issues, digital downloads, or merchandise from The Horn Book.
• Membership Fees: Some users have mentioned being charged for membership to exclusive groups or forums associated with The Horn Book.
• Event Fees: Attending workshops or conferences organized by The Horn Book can result in charges that may not be immediately recognized.
• Automatic Renewals: Users have noted that if they didn’t disable automatic renewal after a free trial, they were charged once the trial period ended.
• Shipping Charges: Customers buying physical books or items might see additional shipping fees, leading to higher total charges.
• Trial Conversion: When a free trial converts to a paid subscription, users have reported charges that could be unexpected if they forgot about the trial.

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

First, try to contact the hbook.com 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 hbook.com 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 hbook.com, 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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