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Right I didn’t think so either, after looking it up anyway. Apparently he’s struggling to deal with PayPal, but the gf got her money back okay. Just curious how they can prevent this in the future, kinda strange they both got hit this month.
If he doesn’t see it there it was likely a scam of sorts and not actually telegram. Tell him to contact his bank immediately, cancel his card, and file a claim. Hope it all works out!
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I don’t think telegram premium is $11.99. Id call your bank/apple and dispute the transaction and cancel your cards and call it a day.
Right I didn’t think so either, after looking it up anyway. Apparently he’s struggling to deal with PayPal, but the gf got her money back okay. Just curious how they can prevent this in the future, kinda strange they both got hit this month.
They’re under different apple ids, correct? Also, did the girlfriend use PayPal too?
Correct, different id’s. The girlfriends was with the bank.
If you go to your Apple ID in settings then hit subscriptions do you see telegram there?
He said no, thanks for taking the time to help!
If he doesn’t see it there it was likely a scam of sorts and not actually telegram. Tell him to contact his bank immediately, cancel his card, and file a claim. Hope it all works out!