Is PLC-B fraud?

• Purchases of Alcohol: Customers often see charges from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for alcoholic beverages bought directly from their stores or online portal.
• Delivery Fees: If customers utilize home delivery services for their purchases, delivery fees may be included in the charges.
• Subscription Services: Some users have reported charges related to subscription services for specialty wines or spirits that are offered by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
• Membership Fees: Charges may appear if customers sign up for a membership program that offers discounts or special promotions.
• Returns/Recharges: Charges may reflect adjustments for product returns or recharges due to order discrepancies.
• Multiple Transactions: Frequent users might receive multiple charges due to various separate transactions on the same day or week.
• Online Orders: Customers who place online orders may see charges related to their selected items, which can include alcohol taxes.
• Late Fees: If a payment was not received on a past order, users may encounter late fees visible as additional charges on their statements.
• Promotional Events: Charges connected to attendance at tasting events or special sales promotions often occur, flagged by event registrations or purchases made at the event.
• Taxes and Fees: Customers may also notice state taxes or surcharges that are levied on alcoholic purchases, appearing as separate line items in their charges.

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

First, try to contact the lcb.pa.gov 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 lcb.pa.gov 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 lcb.pa.gov, 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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