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Mysterious iTunes charge

I have never been on iTunes, I have never used iTunes, actually I don’t even know how to use iTunes, but today a charge from iTunes showed up on my bank statement, why am I being charged? The amount is $1.99 which in the grand scheme of things is half a peanut but I want to know. What am I getting for my $1.99 that I was never notified of or asked for, that I didn’t spend? And who do I talk to about this?

Posted on Sep 12, 2018 4:00 PM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2018 4:44 PM

It could be a purchase you made but forgot about, a monthly subscription to something you assumed was free, a purchase made by a family member who has access to your card, or it could be downright fraudulent use of the card. To troubleshoot, see this guide:

If you see 'itunes.com/bill' or an unfamiliar charge on your statement - Apple Support

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Sep 12, 2018 4:44 PM in response to rlparker1990

It could be a purchase you made but forgot about, a monthly subscription to something you assumed was free, a purchase made by a family member who has access to your card, or it could be downright fraudulent use of the card. To troubleshoot, see this guide:

If you see 'itunes.com/bill' or an unfamiliar charge on your statement - Apple Support

Sep 12, 2018 5:53 PM in response to rlparker1990

Review recent purchases at https://reportaproblem.apple.com/ or check your purchase history in iTunes and view your subscriptions. If you are the organizer of a family share check for purchases by other members.


See also If you see an unfamiliar iTunes Store or App Store charge on your bank, credit card, or debit statement - Apple Support and About payment card authorization holds in the iTunes Store - Apple Support.


If you cannot identify the payment then perhaps you are looking at a phishing email.


If there really have been purchases that you didn't authorize, or you've entered your Apple ID credentials at a fake Apple portal, see If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support, change your Apple ID password, and if possible turn on Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support.


See also Use Restrictions to prevent purchasing on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.



  • If there is no evidence of a charge on either your iTunes or bank/credit card accounts this is likely to be a phishing exercise which you should ignore.
  • If there is a charge shown under your iTunes store account and it relates to misuse of your Apple ID then you need to start a conversation with iTunes Store support to get it cancelled and refunded, change your password, and enable two-factor authentication if at all possible.
  • If it isn't connected to your own Apple ID but funds have gone from your bank or credit card account that purport to be from iTunes then the account has been compromised and you need to deal directly with your financial institution.


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Mysterious iTunes charge

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