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Jun 7, 2023 9:37 AM UTC
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Possible Scam Using Adobe Name...Anybody Else Have This Issue?

I've recently noticed an automatic withdrawl coming out of my bank account that is listed like this "PP*Adobe Inc 402-935-7733 CA 05/15" in the amount of $16.28. This is a monthly withdrawl and when I look into my Adobe account, I'm not seeing any subscriptions, plans or other expenses that would indicate a monthly charge/withdrawl. I do have a few products from Adobe which do show up in my account however they were one-time purchases and do not indicate any additional fees, subscriptions or charges associated with the products. I'm just curious if anyone else has or is experiencing this issue. My gut tells me this is a scammed charge made to look like it's coming from Adobe.

kglad
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Community Expert
Jun 2, 2026 12:44 PM UTC

​@harphot77 

 

check https://helpx.adobe.com/manage-account/kb/unknown-charge-on-bill.html for any valid adobe charges.

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Participant
Aug 12, 2026 1:38 AM UTC

how can I see if I subscribed to this

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kanikas28368183
Community Manager
Community Manager
Aug 12, 2026 8:42 AM UTC

Hi klsmp,


Hi, I checked the account and can see that the Acrobat Pro subscription is currently in the cancellation process, while the Acrobat AI Assistant subscription remains active.

To review the full subscription details, including status and billing information, please sign in to your Adobe account at https://adobe.ly/4wPwPCY.

I hope this helps clarify things. If you have any questions after reviewing the account details, feel free to let us know, and we'll be happy to guide you further.


Thanks
^KS

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Participant
Aug 12, 2026 1:37 AM UTC

why would I want an adobe account

 

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harphot77
Participant
Jun 2, 2026 11:35 AM UTC

mine is pp*adobe inc adobe 🤷🏽 and it keep trying to take either 30 or 37 out

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kglad
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kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
Jun 2, 2026 12:44 PM UTC

​@harphot77 

 

check https://helpx.adobe.com/manage-account/kb/unknown-charge-on-bill.html for any valid adobe charges.

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Participant
Oct 14, 2024 2:35 PM UTC

This just happened to me too!!! I can't belive its have been happening since 2023 and Adobe have done nothing to secure its payment methods!! I was going to buy Adobe Audition subscription and instead I got failed massage from adobe and the same message you got from my bank!! And got no Adobe subscribtions 😞 !!!! 

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kglad
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Community Expert
Oct 14, 2024 3:13 PM UTC

if your credit card was scammed that's not the vendor's fault unless the credit card info used was obtained from the vendor.

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Participant
Oct 10, 2024 5:41 PM UTC

I found the same thing on my credit card. The problem is I just created an account with adobe so I could respond to this question. I looked up the PP* Adobe Inc to figure out what it was and I discovered this thread. 

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kglad
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Oct 10, 2024 8:01 PM UTC

@tomica_5636 

 

contact your cc issuer, too.

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Participant
Sep 1, 2024 1:53 PM UTC

Mystery charge for $191.41 on my checking.  FRAUD!  Need to report this and STOP the paymenr that shows up as 9-3-2024. No contact info given with the debit shown on transactions.  I have to do somethi g about this. I had to openan account with adobe to write this message.

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kglad
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Sep 1, 2024 1:59 PM UTC

@mike_7679 

 

contact your credit card issuer to report fraud, if that's what you suspect.

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Participant
Aug 20, 2024 6:22 PM UTC

Same happened to me...I had to get pretty in your face with the person on the phone.   They said they're going to refund my money,  we'll see!

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kglad
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Community Expert
Aug 20, 2024 7:15 PM UTC

check your account, https://account.adobe.con

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Participant
Jan 16, 2024 2:45 PM UTC

I just had the same thing but for $29.51. I don't understand how this crap keeps happening...I guess ill.have to shut my card down and get another. Pain in my you know what. Good luck

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Abambo
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Community Expert
Jan 16, 2024 3:09 PM UTC

Check https://account.adobe.com/plans and do a complaint at your bank.

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gupta shivangi
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Jan 15, 2024 3:48 PM UTC

Hi Doug,

We appreciate you flagging this. I checkd your account info. There is no active service or transaction associated with it.

 

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austenkp
Participant
Feb 25, 2024 1:23 PM UTC

Hello I recently ran into the same issue! I have the photography plab and premiere pro oaid annually and last night it tried to get me for 95$ ughh if someone could help that would be amazing

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kglad
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Community Expert
Feb 25, 2024 2:17 PM UTC

@austenkp 

 

contact adobe support* to make sure there's not some error they can correct.  if they cannot, and you suspect there's been fraudulent use of your credit card, notify your credit card issuer.

 

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there are 2 ways to contact adobe; chat and twitter (now x):

chat:
use a browser that allows popups and cookies
and click here, https://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html?rghtup=autoOpen
in the chat field (lower right), type AGENT
be patient, it can take quite a while to reach a human.

twitter/x:
tweet @AdobeCare

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.

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Participant
Jan 14, 2024 12:53 AM UTC

I just discovered that I am having the same problem with a double charge to my Adobe account; one of the 10th of the month and the other on the 19th and I only have one suscription. The payment on the 10th does not appear on my Adobe account.  I could not get it resolved through Adobe so I am not attempting to dispute the charges through by PayPal account.  I hope you got your problem resolved also.

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kglad
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Jan 14, 2024 1:13 AM UTC

@Lois34779667bmyd 

 

contact your credit card issuer, too.

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Participant
Jan 14, 2024 1:19 AM UTC
I did on the recent charge, but I could not find access to the older ones.
I will have to call on Monday.
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