Is SMOKEANDMIRRORS fraud?

• Subscription Services: Some users report being charged for monthly subscriptions that they may have signed up for while browsing the site.
• One-Time Purchases: Charges may come from one-time purchases of hobby supplies or materials from the online store.
• Pre-Orders: Customers who pre-order items might see charges when the items are shipped.
• Membership Fees: Some discussions mention fees associated with memberships for exclusive content or early access to products.
• Shipping Charges: Users often see additional charges for expedited shipping or handling fees at checkout.
• Digital Downloads: Charges can occur for downloading digital products such as tutorials or patterns.
• Automatic Renewals: There are mentions of automatic renewals for subscriptions that users may forget to cancel.
• Account Upgrades: Some users upgrade their accounts for added features, resulting in charges.
• Bundles or Kits: Purchasing bundled kits or collections can lead to multiple charges depending on what was included.
• Gift Cards: Users have reported charges related to purchasing or redeeming gift cards on the site.

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

First, try to contact the smokeandmirrorshobby.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 smokeandmirrorshobby.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 smokeandmirrorshobby.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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