Is Fingerhut Services fraud?

• Subscription Fees: Some users reported being charged for ongoing subscriptions, often without realizing they had consented to automatic renewals.
• Property Listing Purchases: Charges can occur if customers purchase listings or services related to probate property sales.
• Premium Services: Users noted charges for accessing premium services or tools that enhance the property buying or selling experience.
• Membership Fees: Certain individuals mentioned one-time or recurring fees for being a member of a special program or service related to probate transactions.
• Transaction Fees: Charges may apply when facilitating or completing transactions involving probate properties listed on the site.
• Advertising Costs: Some users indicated that they incurred charges for advertising properties through the platform.
• Consultation Fees: Users have reported fees for consulting services provided by the platform, which could include legal advice or support related to probate matters.
• Account Management Fees: There may be charges for managing an account or services related to account maintenance.

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

First, try to contact the probateforsale.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 probateforsale.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 probateforsale.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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