Is Read A Thon fraud?

• Subscription Model: Some users may inadvertently sign up for a recurring subscription during the registration process, leading to ongoing charges.
• Donations: Charges may occur if users opt to make donations to support the programs or participants associated with Read-A-Thon.
• Pledges: Users might see charges due to pledging amounts to readers, where they commit to donating a certain amount based on reading milestones.
• Merchandise Purchases: Buying books or other merchandise related to the Read-A-Thon can result in charges appearing on statements.
• Account Management Fees: Users have reported unexpected fees related to account management or setup costs.
• Unintentional Multiple Accounts: Some individuals accidentally create multiple accounts, resulting in multiple charges for the same service.
• Limited-Time Offers: Engaging with special promotions or offers might lead to automatic charges at the end of a promotional period that users may not have noticed.
• Payment Method Issues: Issues with payment processing or failures can sometimes lead to unexpected charges appearing on customer accounts.

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

First, try to contact the read-a-thon.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 read-a-thon.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 read-a-thon.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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