How it works
- Enter the descriptor exactly as shown on your statement.
- Review merchant context and confidence indicators.
- Follow neutral guidance for confirmation, cancellation, or dispute.
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Identify unfamiliar credit card charges with confidence.
Search the exact descriptor from your statement to see likely merchant details, context, and next-step guidance.
We do not ask for full card numbers or banking login credentials.
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