Is "GOOGLE STORAGEG.CO/HELPPAY#" fraud?

Written by Aiden Lee

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "GOOGLE STORAGEG.CO/HELPPAY#"?

YouTube Premium is a paid streaming subscription service owned by YouTube, which was established in 2005. It provides ad-free access to videos on the site, offline play, and access to exclusive content. YouTube Premium also includes access to YouTube Music Premium and Google Play Music services.'

  • GOOGLE STORAGE: Indicates the name or company associated with the transaction.
  • G.CO/HELPPAY: Specifies the URL or web address associated with the transaction.
  • #: Denotes the end of the transaction code or reference number.

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    Verify With Receipt

    The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which you can finding by searching in your email accounts for.
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    STEP 2

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    STEP 3

    Reconcile

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    SimplyWise Community Comments

    Harold Jenkins

    Hey, I had the same charge on my statement! It's worrying, right? I contacted my bank & they confirmed it was legit. Maybe reach out to yours too?

    Mitchell Barnes

    I saw this bogus charge of $39.99 from GOOGLE STORAGEG.CO/HELPPAY# on my credit card statement on 07/15/2023. Total scam! Furious!

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