Is TRS fraud?

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

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "TRS"?

The Retrofit Source offers a variety of lighting and flash products for businesses and commercial spaces. They provide subscription plans for regular shipments and billing, making it easy for customers to keep their inventory stocked without worry. If you see a charge from them, it’s likely for your subscription service that helps you manage your lighting needs smoothly.

TRS: Transaction Reference Summary, a unique identifier for the transaction made.
2023-10-05: The date when the transaction occurred, indicating the day it was processed.
123456: A unique transaction number that helps track your purchase.
ACME STORE: The name of the business where the purchase was made.
POS: Point of Sale, which means this transaction was completed at a physical store using a payment terminal.
AMT:50.00: The amount of money charged for the transaction, in this case, $50.00.
CREDIT: This indicates that the transaction was a credit transaction, meaning you used a credit card for payment.
LOCATION: The location or branch of the store where the transaction was made.

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 The Retrofit Source?

Product Purchases: Customers may see charges for items ordered from The Retrofit Source, which specializes in aftermarket automotive lighting products.
Shipping Fees: Additional costs for shipping may be included in the total, leading to higher charges.
Subscription Services: Some users have reported being signed up for automated recurring delivery services without their full understanding.
Installation Services: Charges can occur if customers opt for installation services during the purchase process.
Customer Support Services: Fees might be incurred if customers utilize premium customer support options.
Returns and Restocking Fees: Some users noted being charged restocking fees after returning items, which they did not anticipate.
Currency Conversion Fees: International purchases may incur additional charges due to currency exchange processes.
Account Set-Up Fees: Users have mentioned occasional fees related to establishing an account or subscribing to updates.
Promotional Trials: Customers may forget to cancel a free trial of premium services, leading to subsequent charges.

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 theretrofitsource.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 theretrofitsource.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 theretrofitsource.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.

The Retrofit Source Customer Service Info

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

Phone

1-888-357-3191

support@theretrofitsource.com

Site

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/contact

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What other ways do charges from The Retrofit Source show up?

THERETROFITSOURCE TRADEMARKS-RSRC-PURCHASE TRSRC-ONLINE-ORDER RETROFIT-ACCESSORY-PAYMENT RETROFITSALE THERETROFIT-ONLINE-PAY RETROFIT-STORE-TRANSACTION TRT-RSRC-CHARGE THERETROFIT-TRANS TRS-PAYMENT-SERVICE

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