Is PATREON fraud?

• Subscription Fees: Customers are charged monthly for their chosen subscription tier on Patreon, which grants them access to specific content or rewards.
• Increased Charges: If a creator changes their pricing or subscription tiers, customers may see increased charges in their account.
• One-Time Purchases: Some creators offer exclusive content or merchandise that can be bought separately from the subscription, leading to additional charges.
• Pay-Per-View Content: Certain creators might offer pay-per-view streams or posts, resulting in customers being charged for individual access.
• Currency Conversion Fees: If a customer is paying in a different currency, they may incur additional charges due to conversion fees from their bank or payment method.
• Multiple Patrons: Customers supporting several creators will see multiple charges on their payment method, one for each active subscription.
• Failed Payment Attempts: Some users reported being charged again after a failed payment attempt was retried automatically by Patreon.
• Annual Subscription Option: Customers might choose to pay annually instead of monthly, resulting in a larger upfront charge.

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

First, try to contact the patreon 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 patreon 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 patreon, 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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