Is SWP SECURITY fraud?

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

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published January 31, 2026

Last updated January 31, 2026

1 min read

What is "SWP SECURITY"?

Southwest Patrol is a security service that offers professional guarding and monitoring solutions for homes and businesses. They provide subscription plans for ongoing security coverage, making it easy for customers to stay protected. If you've noticed a charge from them, it’s likely for a monthly billing related to their security services. It's a reliable way to ensure safety without having to think about it all the time.

SWP: This typically stands for "Sweep," indicating the movement of funds, often between accounts for better management.
SECURITY: This suggests that the transaction is related to a security or investment account, often involving stocks or bonds.

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 Southwest Patrol?

Subscription Services: Users may have unknowingly signed up for a subscription service that includes recurring charges.
Trial Period Charges: Some customers experienced automatic billing after a free trial period ended without cancellation.
One-Time Purchases: Charges may come from one-time purchases for services or products offered by Southwest Patrol.
Auto-Renewals: If customers opted into auto-renewal, charges could occur when the service is renewed without needing to confirm again.
Family or Shared Accounts: Users reported charges on their accounts that were actually made by family members or shared accounts who used the service.
Fraud or Unauthorized Fees: Some individuals found unfamiliar charges which they suspect could be related to fraudulent activity or unauthorized access to their accounts.
Failed Transactions: In some cases, users mentioned receiving charges for failed transactions that were still processed in error.
Promotional Offers: Participants in promotional offers sometimes see charges once the promotional period concludes and full pricing is applied.
Customer Inquiries: Some users reported assurance on charges stemming from prior inquiries they made regarding potential services.

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 southwestpatrol.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 southwestpatrol.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 southwestpatrol.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.

Southwest Patrol Customer Service Info

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

Phone

1-800-555-0199

support@southwestpatrol.com

Site

https://southwestpatrol.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.

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