Is Make Store fraud?

The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “Make Store” and What To Do About It (makezine.com)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "Make Store"?

Makezine.com is a fun online platform for DIY enthusiasts, where you can find cool projects, tutorials, and inspiration for making everything from crafts to tech gadgets. They offer subscriptions to their magazine, which gives you access to a lot of exclusive content, tools, and resources. If you see a charge from them, it might be for your magazine subscription or any other products you bought from the Make Store.

Make Store: The name of the store where the transaction took place.
Transaction: This indicates that a purchase was made at the store.
Location: Refers to the specific place or address of the store.
Payment Method: This shows how you paid in the transaction, like using a card or cash.
Date: The date when the purchase happened.
Receipt Number: A unique number for your transaction, useful for tracking or returns.

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 make?

Subscriptions: Users may subscribe to a digital magazine or membership program that incurs regular charges.
Purchases: Charges can result from purchasing physical or digital goods, such as books or merchandise, from the Make Magazine site.
Event Fees: Attendees of Maker Faire or other events may see charges for tickets or participation fees.
Online Classes: If users enroll in online workshops or classes that require payment, they will see charges related to those services.
Renewals: Automatic renewals for subscriptions or memberships can lead to unexpected charges if not cancelled in time.
Promotional Offers: Misunderstandings regarding promotional offers, such as free trials that convert to paid subscriptions, can result in charges appearing unexpectedly.
Shipping and Handling: Users purchasing products may see additional charges for shipping and handling fees that were not initially clear.
Membership Upgrades: Upgrading to a higher tier of membership or subscription could lead to additional charges.

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 makezine.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 makezine.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 makezine.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.

make Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with make's support team.

Phone

The phone is not available.

support@makezine.com

Site

https://makezine.com/support/

Disclaimer

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The information we provide is based on publicly available sources and user reports and may contain inaccuracies or become outdated over time. Our guides are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as official company instructions or legal advice.

Consumers are solely responsible for reviewing their own contracts, terms of service, and refund or cancellation obligations before taking any action. Nothing on this site should be interpreted as legal, financial, or contractual guidance.

Chargeback does not encourage or condone disputing valid charges, misrepresenting transactions, or taking any action that could violate a company’s terms, service agreement, or applicable laws. We promote fair, transparent, and lawful communication between consumers and businesses.

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What other ways do charges from make show up?

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