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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 in: to your Adobe account at account.adobe.com.
    2. Select "Manage plan": for the subscription you want to cancel.
    3. Select "Cancel your plan" .
  • Review: your plan details and select "Continue".
  • Provide a reason: for cancellation and select "Continue".
  • Confirm: the cancellation by selecting "Confirm cancellation".
  • Check for a confirmation email: and 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.