Is "NUMBER PEOPLE" fraud?

The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “NUMBER PEOPLE” and What To Do About It (numberpeople.com)

Published

December 27, 2025

Updated

December 30, 2025

What is "NUMBER PEOPLE"?

Number People is a service that helps with managing your phone numbers, including voicemail, call forwarding, and even digital faxing. If you've signed up for one of their plans, you might see a charge related to your subscription or billing for these convenient features. It's super user-friendly, making it easy for anyone to keep track of their calls and messages all in one place.

NUMBER: Refers to the specific count of people involved in the transaction, such as attendees or participants.
PEOPLE: Indicates that the transaction relates to individuals, which could imply purchases made for or on behalf of a group of people.

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 Number People?

Subscription Fees: Customers often sign up for monthly or yearly plans to use Number People’s services, leading to recurring charges.
Call Forwarding Services: Charges can appear for call forwarding, particularly if users exceed any included limits or if they select premium options.
Additional Phone Numbers: Users may incur charges when purchasing or adding extra phone numbers beyond what their plan includes.
SMS Usage: Sending or receiving SMS through their system may incur additional fees, particularly for high volume usage.
International Calling Rates: Customers using the service for international calls can see unexpected charges due to higher rates.
One-time Purchases: Users may opt for additional features or services that require a one-time fee, resulting in charges on their accounts.
Inactive Account Fees: Some users noted being charged for accounts that were inactive for a certain period, leading to surprise fees.
Account Upgrades: Switching to a higher tier plan for more features may result in immediate charges upon upgrade.

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 numberpeople.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 numberpeople.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 numberpeople.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.

Number People Customer Service Info

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

Disclaimer

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support@numberpeople.com

Site

https://numberpeople.com/contact

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What other ways do charges from Number People show up?

NUMBERPEOPLE NUMBERSHOP NUMBERPEOPLE.COM NUMBER PEOPLE INC NUMBERPEOPLE-SUBSCRIPTION NUMBERPEOPLE-RENEWAL NUMBERPEOPLE-PAYMENT NUMBERPEOPLE-ORDER NUMBERPEOPLE-SERVICE NUMBERPEOPLE-CHARGE NUMBERPEOPLE-ONLINE NUMBERPEOPLE-TRANSACTION

The Easiest Way to Cancel Number People

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