Is "OPRAH MAGAZINE RENEWAL" fraud?

The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “OPRAH MAGAZINE RENEWAL” and What To Do About It (oprahmag.com)

Published

December 2, 2025

Updated

December 21, 2025

What is "OPRAH MAGAZINE RENEWAL"?

Oprah Magazine at oprahmag.com offers inspiring articles on various topics like health, wellness, and personal growth, along with tips on relationships and lifestyle. They provide a subscription service for readers who want to receive the magazine regularly, which may appear on your billing statement. If you see a renewal charge, it’s likely for your ongoing subscription to the magazine, ensuring you keep getting all the uplifting content each month.

OPRAH MAGAZINE: The name of the magazine you are subscribing to, which is published by Oprah Winfrey.
RENEWAL: This indicates that you are continuing your subscription, meaning you have paid to keep receiving new issues instead of letting it expire.

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 Oprah Magazine?

Magazine Subscriptions: Customers may be charged for annual or monthly subscriptions to Oprah Magazine. These charges can occur automatically if the user does not cancel before the renewal date.
Gift Subscriptions: Users might purchase gift subscriptions for others, leading to charges seen on their accounts.
Digital Access: Fees may apply for accessing digital content, including articles, recipes, and exclusive features on oprahmag.com.
Merchandise Purchases: Customers may incur charges from purchasing products or merchandise sold through the site, such as books or wellness items.
Special Offers: Users may be charged for premium content, special events, or webinars that are advertised through the website.
Trial Periods: Some users might sign up for a trial period that transitions into a paid subscription if not canceled in time, leading to unexpected charges.
Account Issues: Technical glitches or unauthorized transactions could result in unexpected charges appearing on customer accounts.
Memberships for Events: Participation in events or workshops related to Oprah Magazine may require a fee, leading to charges.
Third-Party Vendors: Sometimes users are billed through third-party vendors that partner with Oprah Magazine, causing confusion about the source of the 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 oprahmag.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 oprahmag.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 oprahmag.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.

Oprah Magazine Customer Service Info

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

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.

Phone

1-800-777-OPRAH (6772)

customerservice@oprahmag.com

Site

https://www.oprahmag.com/contact-us

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What other ways do charges from Oprah Magazine show up?

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