Is HBO MAX fraud?

• Active Subscription: Users may have subscribed to HBO Max, resulting in monthly charges.
• Free Trial Conversion: If users sign up for a free trial and forget to cancel, they may be charged once the trial ends.
• Multiple Accounts: Users may accidentally create multiple accounts, leading to charges from each.
• Purchases of Add-ons: Buying additional services like premium content or add-ons can incur extra fees.
• Family and Group Plans: Charges can appear if someone shares their subscription with family or friends who are using the service.
• Content Rental or Purchase: Users might mistakenly rent or buy movies through HBO Max, leading to unexpected charges.
• Payment Method Issues: Failed payment attempts can cause repeated charge attempts, leading to multiple charges.
• Promotions and Bundles: Users may sign up through promotional bundles that later transform into ongoing charges.
• Refund Delays: Users sometimes see charges if a refund is pending due to previous disputes or cancellations.
• Device Sync: Multiple devices logged into one account might lead to additional charges if others make purchases.

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

First, try to contact the play.hbomax.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 play.hbomax.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 play.hbomax.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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