Is PATENT PENDING CONSULTING fraud?

• Subscription Fees: Customers may unknowingly sign up for a subscription service while using the site, leading to recurring charges.
• One-Time Purchases: Users might make a one-time purchase for a service or tool related to patent filing or consultation, which results in a charge.
• Consultation Services: Charges may occur for consultations offered through the site, which users might forget about after scheduling.
• Added Fees: Users could be charged additional fees for extra services they opt into during the patent filing process.
• Trial Period Expiration: Customers may enter a free trial period and forget to cancel, resulting in automatic charges when the trial ends.
• Multiple Users: If shared accounts are used (common in business setups), different users might initiate charges without notifying all parties.
• Service Upgrades: Costs may arise from upgrading to a higher tier of service that offers better features.
• Default Settings: Some users report being charged due to default settings that enroll them into chargeable services.

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

First, try to contact the patentpendingnyc.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 patentpendingnyc.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 patentpendingnyc.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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