Canva Charges Users Without Purchase — Unexplained Recurring Billing
User reports consistent ₱420 deductions from Canva without any purchase. Potential unauthorized charge or ghost subscription issue causing real financial harm.
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A user reports being charged by Canva despite claiming not to have an account. Single complaint about unexpected billing with no supporting context.
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Consumers delete subscription apps but find charges continue because subscriptions are managed separately through app stores. Users have no in-app notification or seamless cancellation flow when uninstalling. This dark pattern affects millions of mobile users across major platforms.
App Subscriptions Continue Billing After App Deletion With No Automatic Cancellation
Mobile apps continue charging subscription fees after users delete the app, because billing is tied to the app store account rather than the install. Users who assume deletion cancels billing are surprised by continued charges. No link exists between uninstall events and subscription state in the default app store experience.
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