Is "OpenVPN" fraud?

The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “OpenVPN” and What To Do About It (open-vpn.org)

Published

December 10, 2025

Updated

December 12, 2025

What is "OpenVPN"?

OpenVPN offers a reliable and secure way to connect to the internet privately. They provide subscription services that let you create a virtual private network (VPN) for better online safety and to access content from around the world. If you see a charge from OpenVPN, it's likely for this monthly or yearly service, which helps keep your online activities safe and anonymous.

OpenVPN: The name of the service used to create a secure private network.

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 OpenVPN?

Subscription Fees: Many users subscribe to OpenVPN's premium services which come with a monthly or annual fee.
Additional Features: Charges may arise from purchasing add-ons or specific features not included in the standard service.
VPN Router Purchase: Some customers buy pre-configured VPN routers that include OpenVPN, leading to one-time charges for hardware.
Account Upgrades: Users may opt for higher-tier accounts with enhanced capabilities, resulting in increased charges.
Payment Processing Fees: Some users report encountering extra fees during transactions, especially if using certain payment methods.
Renewal Charges: Automatic renewal of subscription plans could catch users off guard, causing unexpected charges.
Trial Conversions: If users fail to cancel their free trial, they may be automatically charged for the first billing cycle.

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 open-vpn.org 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 open-vpn.org 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 open-vpn.org, 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.

OpenVPN Customer Service Info

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

Disclaimer

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What other ways do charges from OpenVPN show up?

OPENVPN OPEN VPN OPVPN OP VPN OPENVPN.NET OPEN VPN SERVICES OPENVPN INC OPVPN SERVICE OPEN VPN SUBSCRIPTION OPENVPN PAYMENT OPENVPN CHARGE OPVPN-PAYMENT OPENVPN-SUBSCRIPTION OPENVPN-FEE OPENVPN-RENEWAL OPEN VPN LLC OPENVPN TRANSACTION

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