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September 20, 2026
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Formal Complaint – Unauthorized Subscription and Charges

  • September 20, 2026
  • 2 replies
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Dear Adobe Support,

I am submitting a formal complaint regarding charges and a subscription on my Adobe account that I did not authorize.

I initially cancelled my Adobe subscription, and on 20 September I was charged €24.59. I then checked my account and discovered that another plan had been activated for an entire year. I did not sign up for this plan, I did not activate it, and I did not authorize it.

I was then informed that approximately €90 would be charged for this annual subscription. I do not understand why this subscription exists or why I am being charged for a service that I never requested.

I have now deleted my Adobe account. I am formally disputing this charge and requesting a full investigation.

Please explain:

  • when and how this additional annual subscription was activated,
  • what authorization you have for this subscription,
  • why I am being charged approximately €90,
  • and why this charge was associated with my account without my consent.

I do not authorize the €90 payment and I request that it be cancelled immediately. I also request written confirmation that no further charges will be taken from my payment method.

If this charge is taken despite my dispute, I will contact my bank and formally dispute the transaction as unauthorized.

I expect a clear explanation and written confirmation that this matter has been resolved.

 

I am extremely upset and frustrated about this situation, and I do not give my consent for this charge to be taken from my account under any circumstances.

Could you please provide me with the official email address where I can submit my formal complaint regarding this matter? I would like to send my complaint directly to the appropriate Adobe department and receive an official written response.

 

    2 replies

    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 20, 2026

    This is a user-to-user forum but Adobe personnel do stop by periodically. 

    Some things you might want to check out and have answers ready:

    Did you cancel before a trial ended?

    Did you sign up for the year-long subscription with monthly payments?

    Did you cancel within 14 days of the trial ending?

    If not, how many months passed before you canceled?

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
    Participant
    September 20, 2026

    An invoice has already been issued, and I am formally requesting a full refund. I do not agree to this charge and I do not authorize this payment. Please cancel the charge and process my refund immediately.