Is Appalachian Media fraud?

• Subscription Fees: Many users mention being charged for a digital or print subscription to the Appalachian News-Express, often due to automatic renewals.
• One-Time Purchases: Charges may stem from purchasing individual articles or special reports as noted by some customers.
• Membership Fees: Some forums discuss fees associated with becoming a member of the news site, which can include access to premium content.
• Failed Cancellations: Users report being charged after attempting to cancel their subscriptions, indicating possible miscommunication or delayed processing.
• Trial Periods: Several posts mention being charged after a free trial period ended without adequate reminders or notifications.
• Account Errors: A few customers have experienced duplicate charges due to issues with their accounts or payment methods.
• Promotional Offers: Some users received unexpected charges linked to promotional offers that required a credit card, leading to confusion about billing.

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

First, try to contact the news-expressky.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 news-expressky.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 news-expressky.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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