I also experienced a similar issue with Academia.edu. Without any prior notice, the platform increased the annual membership fee from 500₺ to 3.000₺ and directly withdrew the amount from my card. I spent a long time exchanging emails with the company, but none of my efforts brought any results. Finally, I filed a dispute with my bank, and only then was the 3.000₺ refunded to me. The entire process took about 10 days. This situation is both stressful and frustrating, as users should be clearly informed of any price changes before being charged such a significant amount. I strongly advise that such practices are unfair and misleading. I request Academia.edu to stop unauthorized price increases, ensure transparent communication with users, and prevent charges without consent. I also demand that my experience serve as a warning so that others do not face the same problem.
I had a one-month membership with Academia.edu, but without my knowledge or consent, a yearly subscription fee of 3.000₺ was withdrawn from my account. I contacted support by email, but they told me that the amount could not be refunded, even though I know other users in similar situations have rece...
I recently created a new membership on Academia.edu, but on 31 July, 3.000₺ was withdrawn from my bank account without any warning or my approval. I canceled the membership the same day and contacted the support team multiple times via email. Previously, there had also been an unauthorized charge of...
On 14 August 2025, I discovered through my İş Bankası account that 3.000₺ had been automatically withdrawn for the renewal of my Academia.edu membership. When I first subscribed, the membership was offered at a much lower price, and I was never informed of any price increase or renewal terms beforeh...
I signed up for a monthly trial membership on Academia Edu, but today my account was charged ₺3,000 for an annual subscription without any notification or approval. The payment was processed through online banking. As soon as I noticed this, I contacted Academia Edu both by email and through their c...
On 31/08/2025, Academia.edu withdrew 3000₺ from my account without my approval or prior notice. A few months ago, I had started a 30₺ Premium trial just to test the service. However, this new large charge was taken automatically, with no notification, no confirmation, and no added benefits to my mem...
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