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September 12, 2025
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ADOBE IS DRAINING MY BANK ACCOUNT

  • September 12, 2025
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Hey- 

First I want to say that I have desperately been searching for a way to contact adobe and this is the best I could find which is evil but I guess the blatant scam Adobe has been doing to my life is evil enough to post publically. So, a few years ago I was trying to do a project for graduate school and I guess I accidentally started an Adobe free trial with my work account. I am a public school teacher. When I tried to access the applications, it was stated that my work device does not allow these apps to be installed, so I moved on to something else. 

Since then, I have had a charge on my account monthly for $70 that I could not figure out where it was coming from or why I was getting charged. For a long time, I figured it was a medical charge having to do with my medications- but only recently did I realize it was coming from this evil company. 

I tried to cancel it - and it tells me I need to "contact admin" in order to cancel this insanely expensive subscription that my device has never been able to access. I have no idea what they mean by "admin" but if they mean the principal of my school, she should have retired ten years ago and does not even use a computer - rather, does everything on paper- so asking her "How do I cancel my adobe subscription?" Would be like asking a pigeon on the street what they ate for breakfast- pointless. 

I want to point out that I don't make or have a lot of money. I feel completely taken advantage of and absolutely trapped. I cannot even afford a personal device to use this outrageously expensive product if I wanted to. HOW THE HELL DO I GET OUT OF THIS HELL HOLE SUBSCRIPTION- y'all are praying on a poor teacher and that is messed up. 

There have been multiple months that I have had my card declined trying to get essential items like food or gas and it was because of this damn product. 

I also want to point out there are multiple laws that prevent companies from trapping people into subscriptions: 

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) "Click-to-Cancel" Rule: This rule, which went into effect in July 2025, mandates that companies make canceling a subscription as easy as signing up.

  • Key provisions include:
    Requiring businesses to provide a simple, online cancellation mechanism, such as a prominent button or link, if the customer signed up online.
    Prohibiting sellers from misrepresenting any material facts about the subscription.
    Mandating that companies provide a straightforward cancellation process and promptly honor cancellation requests.
  • Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (ROSCA): Passed in 2010, ROSCA requires online sellers to:
    Clearly and conspicuously disclose all material terms of an automatic renewal offer before obtaining a consumer's billing information.
    Get a consumer's express informed consent before charging their credit or debit card.
    Provide a simple mechanism for consumers to stop recurring charges.

I suggest anyone supporting a brand that takes advantage of low-income people STOP SUBSCRIBING and can someone, please for the love of god, tell me how to cancel this drain. Thank you!

2 replies

kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 12, 2025

make sure you're aware of the cancellation terms by selecting your plan type (at the top of the page here), https://helpx.adobe.com/manage-account/using/creative-cloud-subscription-terms.html

and for info on how to cancel your subscription, this page describes the few steps involved, https://helpx.adobe.com/manage-account/using/cancel-subscription.html

p.s. if you're contacted by anyone (via email or private message), it's much more likely to be a scammer than an adobe representative.

if you're unable to follow the steps described, check your account (https://account.adobe.com) for a payment problem. all payment problems must be resolved before cancellation is enabled, https://helpx.adobe.com/manage-account/kb/fix-failed-missed-payment.html

Glenn 8675309
Legend
September 12, 2025

If you signed up for a yearly subscription:  You will have to pay 1/2 the remaining balance of the time left.   For example:  Lets say you have 8 months left on the contract:  You will have to pay 1/2 the cost- or in this example 4 months, to end and cloase your account. 

Steps to Cancel 
 
    1. Sign into your Adobe account at account.adobe.com.
    2. Select "Manage plan"for the subscription you want to cancel.
    3. Select "Cancel your plan" .
  • Reviewyour plan details and select "Continue".
  • Provide a reasonfor cancellation and select "Continue".
  • Confirmthe cancellation by selecting "Confirm cancellation".
  • Check for a confirmation emailand verify the cancellation in your account.
Important Considerations
  • Cancellation Policy
    You may be eligible for a refund if you cancel within 14 days of your initial order. 
     
  • Early Termination Fee
    If you cancel an annual plan after the 14-day window, an early termination fee may apply. 
     
  • Reseller Purchases
    If you bought your subscription from a reseller or a third-party, you must contact that reseller directly to cancel. 
     
  • Teams Plans
    For a Creative Cloud for teams subscription purchased directly from Adobe, you must cancel through the Admin Console.