I received 3 notices today, as a part of 7 scam charges attempted on my card. The amounts were for $100, then when that failed, there were 2 attempts for $20 each. Thankfully being a part of 7 scam transactions, my fraud coverage on the card triggered and nothing went through successfully. But I don't even know what Baytree is, so it is 100% a scam.
To those in the comments, Twitch dot TV is a livestreaming service where people can perform live things like music or art or gameplay on-camera for ad revenue. Another way they make money is through "tips" and "cheers" - small amounts of money that viewers decide to pay to them one-time. For a face-to-face comparison, imagine you pass by a busker performing, whether playing music or being a living statue or something else, and they have a hat on the ground with money in it. "Tipping" or "cheering" is like the Twitch TV equivalent of throwing money into that hat. The other option is "subs" - subscriptions - which are like "memberships" on YouTube - you pay a set amount of money at the same time each month to support the streamer you like, and get access to new emoji-type things specific to them as well as no longer seeing ads on their channel. You can also gift subs to others who like the same streamer.
To those seeing these sudden charges who did not authorize them - if it's a recurring monthly charge (or you suspect it may end up being), you will have to actually ask your bank to NOT hand the new card numbers to merchants you've got a subscription to. This happens with fraudulent charges to Twitch as well as other services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc - anything set to repeat every month. It's meant to be a convenient thing, for when your old card expires and you get a new one so you don't have to go around to all your streaming services and other subscriptions putting the new one in. But when you're trying to shake fraudulent charges off your back, it becomes a hassle instead.
I'm certain a fair number of you have simply had your card information leaked, but... To anyone with children, grandchildren, etc. - have they ever talked to you about Twitch? Have they ever been on a computer where your card details were saved in the browser so you didn't have to type them out again? Do they like watching people playing videogames? The culprits may live under the same roof as you - though their understanding of and guilt over what they did may vary.
I specifically noticed one person going by Chilly in earlier comments who mentioned they did a Twitch purchase for their grandson one time and then were hit with a $14 charge 5 days later. To Chilly, I think that you may have left a little too much power in your great-grandson's hands with that first purchase. My guess would be that the browser saved your credit card numbers and when your G.G.S. saw that the numbers were already there when he wanted to throw more money at a cool person... his understanding of money and right vs. wrong might not have been fully formed yet, and he clicked to cheer or tip more (or even subscribe) without knowing the consequences.
My credit card was charged 199.85 on 8-31-24 from this company. I did not authorize this charge. There was a phone number to call but it was Medicare's phone number. That number is 855-220-6638
I'm being charged 23.48 a week and I have no idea what this site is I'm being charged weekly since june2024. This is ridiculous I want my money Back.....
I am currently having my Apple card dispute almost 3 years of these fraud charges for fs*ptcp.net - IDK what this is, Apple does not know what it is, this is fraud
Ya I had a charge appear on my bank card for $24.99 that I didn't make to Google*astraler. I don't have much money so when scams like this happens and overdraws my account. Not happy
BAYTREE
I received 3 notices today, as a part of 7 scam charges attempted on my card. The amounts were for $100, then when that failed, there were 2 attempts for $20 each. Thankfully being a part of 7 scam transactions, my fraud coverage on the card triggered and nothing went through successfully. But I don't even know what Baytree is, so it is 100% a scam.
GOOGLE LI FUCHANG, GC G,CO/ HELPPAY#, CA US
This has been coming out of my account for a little while
21CM NY NEWSPAPERS CIRC
I have this charge on my account, but cannot discover what it’s for.
JTI*TWITCHTV SUB SRVCS CA
To those in the comments, Twitch dot TV is a livestreaming service where people can perform live things like music or art or gameplay on-camera for ad revenue. Another way they make money is through "tips" and "cheers" - small amounts of money that viewers decide to pay to them one-time. For a face-to-face comparison, imagine you pass by a busker performing, whether playing music or being a living statue or something else, and they have a hat on the ground with money in it. "Tipping" or "cheering" is like the Twitch TV equivalent of throwing money into that hat. The other option is "subs" - subscriptions - which are like "memberships" on YouTube - you pay a set amount of money at the same time each month to support the streamer you like, and get access to new emoji-type things specific to them as well as no longer seeing ads on their channel. You can also gift subs to others who like the same streamer. To those seeing these sudden charges who did not authorize them - if it's a recurring monthly charge (or you suspect it may end up being), you will have to actually ask your bank to NOT hand the new card numbers to merchants you've got a subscription to. This happens with fraudulent charges to Twitch as well as other services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc - anything set to repeat every month. It's meant to be a convenient thing, for when your old card expires and you get a new one so you don't have to go around to all your streaming services and other subscriptions putting the new one in. But when you're trying to shake fraudulent charges off your back, it becomes a hassle instead. I'm certain a fair number of you have simply had your card information leaked, but... To anyone with children, grandchildren, etc. - have they ever talked to you about Twitch? Have they ever been on a computer where your card details were saved in the browser so you didn't have to type them out again? Do they like watching people playing videogames? The culprits may live under the same roof as you - though their understanding of and guilt over what they did may vary. I specifically noticed one person going by Chilly in earlier comments who mentioned they did a Twitch purchase for their grandson one time and then were hit with a $14 charge 5 days later. To Chilly, I think that you may have left a little too much power in your great-grandson's hands with that first purchase. My guess would be that the browser saved your credit card numbers and when your G.G.S. saw that the numbers were already there when he wanted to throw more money at a cool person... his understanding of money and right vs. wrong might not have been fully formed yet, and he clicked to cheer or tip more (or even subscribe) without knowing the consequences.
GOOGLE*GOOGLE PLAY HELPPAY G/CO
Vairākas reize menesī pa 2 eiropaņem no konta
INTWEBSERVICES 0035699639915 CHE
Scam,spune ca face ceva ,am dat 19$ și a spus ca vine cu chitanța imediat,nu am primit nici o chitanță!!!
HCS*HIGHLIGHTSFORCHILD 8883726433 OH
Did not order this.
DIRECTF*DFP
Fraud charge from my credit card
GHWOXL 2 AUTOSH
Never chargr anything on this merchant
914PEPSIVEN9147678600
Do not acknowledge the $3.00 charge on my credit card. Purchase date 09/18/24
PAYPAL *ADVANCEDCON CA
I thought it was suspicious but turned out to be a local water backflow testing company I forgot I paid called Advanced Connections LLC
855-836-3987
Google *dice Dre855-836-3987ca
PADDLE.NET
i have never used before would like the 6 months refunded
RCH* NOO8552206638 SAN FRANCISCO CA
My credit card was charged 199.85 on 8-31-24 from this company. I did not authorize this charge. There was a phone number to call but it was Medicare's phone number. That number is 855-220-6638
CHAT VERSAILLES
I'm being charged 23.48 a week and I have no idea what this site is I'm being charged weekly since june2024. This is ridiculous I want my money Back.....
FS *PCTP.NET
I am currently having my Apple card dispute almost 3 years of these fraud charges for fs*ptcp.net - IDK what this is, Apple does not know what it is, this is fraud
NS ENT
Im not sure what this charge is
VIVAAEROB
was charged 1147.10 euro!!! grrr
NUV*NVMSPT.COM 877-279-5906, NV
I tried to unsubscribe from a porn website and they’re still charging my card. Please help.
GOOGLE ASTRALER
Ya I had a charge appear on my bank card for $24.99 that I didn't make to Google*astraler. I don't have much money so when scams like this happens and overdraws my account. Not happy