Is WS Foundation Gift fraud?

• Membership Fees: Customers may encounter charges related to annual or monthly membership subscriptions to support the foundation's activities.
• Donations: Some users report unintentional recurring donations set up through the website, leading to regular charges on their statements.
• Event Registration: Charges may arise from registering for events or programs hosted by the Winston Salem Foundation.
• Merchandise Purchases: Customers could see charges from purchasing branded merchandise or event materials from the foundation's online store.
• Grants or Sponsorships: Some users mentioned charges associated with grant applications or sponsorship opportunities they pursued through the foundation.
• Service Fees: There might be service fees linked to specific services utilized or processed through the foundation, such as consultant fees.
• Wrongful Charges: Misunderstandings in subscription practices or unintentional sign-ups can lead to unexpected charges, which some users have reported.
• Trial Periods: Free trial memberships that automatically convert to paid subscriptions if not canceled in time often lead to surprise charges.

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

First, try to contact the wsfoundation.org 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 wsfoundation.org 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 wsfoundation.org, 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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