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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “Safesthires” and What To Do About It (safesthires.com)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "Safesthires"?

Safesthires is a background check service that helps businesses and individuals ensure they're hiring trustworthy candidates. They offer various subscription plans that provide access to detailed reports, including criminal records and employment history. If you see a charge from them, it's likely for one of these subscription services or reports.

Safe: This part indicates the level of security associated with the transaction.
hires: This suggests that the transaction is related to hiring or renting services, possibly for employment or staffing.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

Chargeback helps you identify unwanted subscriptions and charges, and help you fight them to get your money back.

Why do people get charges like this from Safesthires?

Subscription Fees: Many users report being charged for subscriptions after signing up for a trial period without realizing that they would be automatically enrolled in a paid plan.
Background Check Services: Customers may see charges related to background checks they initiated, especially if they ordered multiple reports.
Premium Features: Some users mentioned unexpected charges for accessing premium features or tools that were not explicitly disclosed during the signup process.
Account Upgrades: Charges may occur if users decide to upgrade their accounts to a higher tier for additional services.
Additional Searches: Users noted being charged for extra searches beyond what was included in their plan or trial offer.
Failure to Cancel: There are instances where users claimed they attempted to cancel their subscriptions but found that they were still billed due to insufficient cancellation confirmations.
Multiple User Accounts: Some customers experienced charges because they created multiple accounts, leading to duplicate subscriptions and fees.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

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

First, try to contact the safesthires.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 safesthires.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 safesthires.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.

Safesthires Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with Safesthires's support team.

Phone

The phone is not available.

support@safesthires.com

Site

https://safesthires.com/contact

Disclaimer

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The information we provide is based on publicly available sources and user reports and may contain inaccuracies or become outdated over time. Our guides are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as official company instructions or legal advice.

Consumers are solely responsible for reviewing their own contracts, terms of service, and refund or cancellation obligations before taking any action. Nothing on this site should be interpreted as legal, financial, or contractual guidance.

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What other ways do charges from Safesthires show up?

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