Is SHOPFLAMINGO fraud?

• Subscription Services: Customers may accidentally sign up for a subscription during checkout or sign up for a free trial that converts into a paid subscription after a period.
• One-Time Purchases: Transactions for specific products ordered from the Flamingo website may result in charges if a customer completes a purchase.
• Shipping Costs: Additional fees for expedited shipping or handling might appear on a customer’s final billing statement.
• Recurring Charges: Some products may have a recurring billing model, where customers get charged periodically after an initial purchase.
• Inapplicable Discounts: Users may not apply promo codes properly, leading to unexpected full charges.
• Service Fees: Certain features or services may come with extra fees that are not immediately clear during the purchasing process.
• Pre-authorization Holds: Customers may see charges that are actually holds for items until the transaction is fully processed.
• Return Shipping Costs: If customers return items, they may be responsible for return shipping fees, which could appear as a distinct charge.
• Customer Support Errors: In some cases, users report being double-charged due to miscommunication or errors within the support system.

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

First, try to contact the shopflamingo.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 shopflamingo.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 shopflamingo.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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