Unauthorized Academia Subscription Charge on My Credit Card

Burak
Academia.edu
June 24 2:34 PM

I noticed that $65 was charged to my account. I had only purchased a one-month subscription for about $1, and I never authorized or agreed to this additional charge.

I also did not save my credit card information on your platform or give permission for my card to be used for future payments. For that reason, I do not accept this transaction.

In addition, I canceled my subscription within 15 minutes of the renewal.

I respectfully request a full refund of the $65 that was charged.

If this issue is not resolved, I will have no choice but to initiate a charge dispute through my bank and pursue the matter with the appropriate authorities.

Comments

Similar Complaints

Academia.edu Subscription Renewal Charged Me Without Notice

Sefa
Academia.edu
June 20 2:35 PM

On June 20, 2026, $65 was automatically charged to the credit card linked to my Academia.edu account without my knowledg...

Academia Subscription Charged Me Without My Consent

Buse
Academia.edu
July 5 9:28 PM

I discovered that Academia charged my credit card without my authorization, even though I have never created an account,...

Academia Free Trial Turned Into an Unauthorized Annual Charge

Bilge
Academia.edu
June 22 5:16 PM

I was using Academia under its free trial offer and never agreed to purchase an annual plan or any paid yearly subscript...

Academia.edu Unauthorized Subscription Complaint

Gaffar
Academia.edu
November 29, 2025 1:08 AM38

I have an existing account on Academia.edu, but I have never started a Premium membership nor upgraded to any paid plan....