Is WSF Charity Contribution fraud?

• Subscriptions: Customers may have signed up for regular donations or membership plans that result in recurring charges.
• Event Fees: Charges might stem from attending events sponsored by Winston Salem Foundation, such as workshops or fundraisers.
• Merchandise Purchases: Users could see charges for buying branded merchandise or materials related to foundation activities.
• Service Fees: Some customers may have utilized specific services offered by the foundation that come with a fee, leading to charges.
• Donations: One-time or automatic donations made to support charitable initiatives can also result in charges appearing on statements.
• Membership Renewals: Automatic renewal of memberships for access to exclusive content or events could be charged without prior notification.
• Grant Application Fees: If customers are applying for grants through the foundation, there may be associated fees that are charged at the time of the application.
• Payment Processing Fees: Some users reported additional charges for processing payments when donating or registering for events.

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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