Report charges you don't recognize

If you find charges you don’t recognize on your Google Account or payment method, click the troubleshooter below:

Troubleshoot an unrecognized transaction

Check if charges are from Google Play

1. On your billing statement, check how the charges appear. All Google Play purchases will appear on your statement, under the following names:
   • "GOOGLE*App developer name" (for Android apps)
   • "GOOGLE*App name" (for Android apps)
   • "GOOGLE*Content type" (i.e. "GOOGLE*Books")
2. If the charge in question isn't in one of these formats, it didn't come from Google Play. Contact your payment provider (for example, bank or card-issuer) for more information.

Important: If you suspect a family member or friend made the purchases, you may be eligible for a refund. For Google Play transactions, you can request a refund.

Request a refund for an accidental purchase in the Google Play store

To get a refund if the charge was made accidentally by a friend or family member, follow the steps below:

1. Go to play.google.com.
2. At the top right, click your Profile picture.
3. Click Payments & subscriptions Budget & order history.
4. For the order you want to return, click Report a problem.
5. Select the option that describes your situation.
6. Complete the form and note that you'd like a refund.
7. Click Submit.

Tip: To help prevent unauthorized charges, learn how to use password protection on your device.

Report charges you don't recognize for debit card, credit card, bank account, Paypal, or mobile carrier

Important: Make sure to report an unauthorized transaction within 120 days.

Check the status of your report

Report unauthorized purchases

1. Go to the “Report unauthorized purchases” form above.
2. Select Check your claim status.

Tip: To check the status of your report, you need the email address you used to submit the claim and the Claim ID sent to your email.

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