Is THB Subscription fraud?

• Subscription Fees: Many users have reported seeing charges related to their annual or monthly subscriptions to The Horn Book, which provides access to various literary reviews and magazines.
• Purchase of Merchandise: Charges may occur from buying books, magazines, or other merchandise directly through The Horn Book's website.
• Digital Products: Some customers have mentioned charges for downloading digital products, such as eBooks or special reports offered by The Horn Book.
• Membership Fees: Users might encounter charges if they sign up for membership tiers that provide additional benefits or content.
• Auto-Renewal: Complaints have been noted regarding automatic renewals of subscriptions that customers may have forgotten about.
• Gifting: Users may see charges if they purchase gift subscriptions or gift cards for others.
• Event Registrations: Charges might arise from signing up for workshops, seminars, or other events sponsored by The Horn Book.

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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