Reddit Scam Pattern
Subscription trap and phishing email billing scams
3 reports · first seen 13 July 2026 · last seen 14 July 2026
Victims receive unsolicited subscription or billing alert emails designed to prompt clicks on malicious links, or are unknowingly enrolled in recurring-charge services that persist despite cancellation attempts. Unsubscribe links may redirect to credential-capture pages.
How the scam works
Unsolicited billing and storage-warning emails with malicious unsubscribe or verification links, alongside covert subscription enrolment with persistent charging.
Member posts on Reddit (3)
- [US] PhoneCloud storage scam
A recipient of a fake cloud-storage warning email accidentally clicked the unsubscribe link, which redirected to a suspicious browser-verification page.
reddit · 13 July 2026 · phishing
- Problem related to clarity check
A user unknowingly subscribed to Clarity Check and sought advice on stopping persistent charges even after cancelling and requesting a new card.
reddit · 14 July 2026 · phishing
- 2merkato Subscription Email. Should I be worried? Please help. https:// tender.2merkato.com/billing
An Australian user received an unexpected subscription activation email from 2merkato.com and is seeking advice on whether it is a phishing attempt.
reddit · 9 July 2026 · phishing