Is LINE PAY fraud?

• Subscriptions: Many users have reported being charged for premium features or subscriptions like LINE Out or LINE Music without realizing they had signed up for them.
• In-App Purchases: Charges often come from buying stickers, themes, or other in-app content that users sometimes forget about or do not recognize on their billing statements.
• LINE Pay Transactions: Some customers may not recall authorizing transactions made through LINE Pay, which allows users to send and receive money or make payments directly within the app.
• Account Sharing: Charges may arise from shared accounts where multiple users make transactions, leading to confusion about who made the purchases.
• Auto-Renewal: Several users noted that they overlooked the auto-renewal feature for subscriptions, resulting in unexpected charges.
• Promotions or Trials: Users sometimes sign up for free trials that convert to paid subscriptions without adequate notice, leading to charges after the trial period ends.
• Third-Party Apps: Some discussions indicate that charges may originate from third-party apps linked to LINE that users may not be fully aware are connected to their LINE account.
• Currency Conversion Fees: Users reported charges from foreign purchases or services that included currency conversion fees, which can be unexpected if not previously considered.
• Gift Cards: Some people mentioned charges related to redeeming gift cards or purchasing virtual goods for friends, which they may not have anticipated.

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

First, try to contact the linecorp.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 linecorp.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 linecorp.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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