I am writing regarding an unauthorized paid subscription charge made by Academia.edu on my account. On 28.06.2026, a total of ₺3,108 was withdrawn from my Yapı Kredi Visa bank card for a paid subscription that I did not knowingly start or approve. This payment appeared completely without my knowledge or consent. After noticing the transaction, I submitted a request to Academia.edu for an explanation and a refund, but I have not received any response so far. The lack of feedback despite my request has increased my loss of trust in the platform. I request that this unauthorized subscription be canceled immediately, the money charged to my Yapı Kredi Visa bank card on 28.06.2026 be fully refunded, and I be informed in writing about how such an unauthorized transaction could occur on my account.
I am writing regarding an unauthorized payment taken by Academia.edu from my İş Bankası debit card. About one to two years ago, I made only a one-time payment of 500 TL for a trial, and I did not approve or request any automatic renewal or premium membership after that. Despite this, on 6 December ...
I recently created a new membership on Academia.edu, but on 31 July, 3.000₺ was withdrawn from my bank account without any warning or my approval.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...
Today, I discovered that Academia.edu wrongfully withdrew 3000₺ from my Akbank credit card without my approval or knowledge. I never received any email notification, invoice, or warning about this payment. This is the first time such a charge has appeared on my account, and it was made without my co...
On March 28, 2026, I noticed that 3,000 TRY (approximately $94) was charged to my VakıfBank card by Academia.edu without my knowledge or consent. Previously, I had only purchased a $1 membership to try it for one month. However, after that, a yearly subscription was activated without any clear notic...
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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