8 unknown fraudulent iTunes transactions charged to credit card

Hi

Noticed that there were 8 unknown transactions of $148 something (all identical amount) charged to my credit card over 2 days. Login my purchase history, there were no records to any purchases. When I checked my Apple wallet, the 8 transactions did not show up as well, hence I am unable to notify Apple of the fraudulent trasactions.


I have called the bank to block the card and also removed the card from my Apple wallet. The bank advised me to lodge a police report, which i have done. How can I inform Apple to block payment for the 8 transactions as the bank claimed that they have no authority to charge back?


Any other advice will be appreciated as well. Thank you.

Posted on Jan 12, 2025 9:17 AM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2025 7:47 AM

chongts wrote:

Hi

Thanks for sharing. It does looks a lot like #3.

Since the 8 transactions were not reflected in the Apple wallet history or purchase records, I am unable to lodge a report at "reportaproblem.apple.com". Is the some way to report the fraudulent transactions to Apple? Thanks.


It is not your role to report these transactions to Apple.


Dispute the charges with your payment provider.


Your payment provider then resolves this case with Apple.


Resolving this with Apple is not your role.


For further details, read the fraud-related reporting information that will be available from your payment provider. Disputes with vendors are also usually documented in that same material, as will be your requirements around loss of payment cards and other procedures you will want to follow.

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Jan 13, 2025 7:47 AM in response to chongts

chongts wrote:

Hi

Thanks for sharing. It does looks a lot like #3.

Since the 8 transactions were not reflected in the Apple wallet history or purchase records, I am unable to lodge a report at "reportaproblem.apple.com". Is the some way to report the fraudulent transactions to Apple? Thanks.


It is not your role to report these transactions to Apple.


Dispute the charges with your payment provider.


Your payment provider then resolves this case with Apple.


Resolving this with Apple is not your role.


For further details, read the fraud-related reporting information that will be available from your payment provider. Disputes with vendors are also usually documented in that same material, as will be your requirements around loss of payment cards and other procedures you will want to follow.

Jan 13, 2025 9:29 AM in response to chongts

Your first step is to try to identify the reason for, and source of, these charges. They may be perfectly valid charges you simply do not recognize. In the case of emails or messages there is the possibility they are not real at all (phishing attempts).


The support article If you see 'apple.com/bill' on your billing statement - Apple Support explains how you can check your iTunes and App Stores purchase history, cancel subscriptions, and track possible sources of unrecognized Apple charges you may see on a bill. These may be purchases by Family Sharing members, others sharing your card (such as a spouse or partner, or a second Apple Account you have; you may not see a receipt). The article also provides a specific link for contacting Apple if you cannot trace the source of charges. If you use Apple Card you may find this document helpful too ➞ If you see an Apple Services charge you don't recognize on your Apple Card - Apple Support


Also note this service: View your App Store and iTunes Store purchases directly from your financial institution - Apple Support

"When you sign in to your financial institution website or mobile app and view your recent purchases from the App Store, iTunes Store, Apple Books, or for Apple Music or iCloud services, you may see an option—such as View Receipt—that allows you to view more details about your transaction."


Other possibilities to consider (not all may apply in your situation):

● Purchases can be made with your ID if your Apple ID is compromised (read what to do ➞ If you think your Apple Account has been compromised - Apple Support ) or somebody else has access to your device (require a purchase password as explained in this article ➞ Require a password for purchases in the App Store and other Apple services - Apple Support ).

● If you only see a charge in emails or texts that are not official Apple receipts, it is likely phishing attempts (see the article: Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support ).

● If you are absolutely certain neither you, nor Apple, nor a Family Sharing member can account for a charge and it ONLY appears on a bill for a charge card you alone control, you may have been the victim of card fraud. Contact your financial institution immediately. Any “refund” would have to come from them, not Apple.

● Small amounts of ~$1 may be an authorization hold that will be refunded (pending charge ➞ How apps, content, and subscriptions from Apple are billed - Apple Support ).

● Unanticipated amounts may be grouped charges ( How apps, content, and subscriptions from Apple are billed - Apple Support ).


If using Family Sharing and viewing purchase history under Report A Problem, make sure the “Apple ID” box is set to All.” If a purchase is listed in your purchase history and you want to ask for a refund, read this article about how to request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple ➞ Request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support Remember that many apps have trial periods with subscriptions that then start automatically unless you cancel them in time. If a Family Sharing member made the purchase then you need to discuss this with that person. They would have to initiate any refund request.


If a reporting a problem request is unsuccessful or you have another issue you can also speak with Apple ➞ Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support

Select your country (if you do not see your country, also look for "other" regions; e.g., "Other Africa"), then "Choose a product". Click the "show" item under each category for more selections. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.


or:


Contact Apple for support and service ➞ "See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world."

Click here ➞ https://support.apple.com/HT201232



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