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If you suspect the charge belongs to a subscription you or a family member accidentally signed up for, you can contact the gateway's customer support line or email via the Paymentico Helpdesk. However, do not delay calling your bank while waiting for a response from the vendor. How Your Card Was Likely Compromised

One victim reported: "I immediately contacted ADCB and had my card blocked. However, the transaction is still marked as 'on hold' in the ADCB app — and yet I was informed by the call center that they cannot freeze or cancel the transaction". This highlights the importance of requesting a block rather than assuming the bank will cancel the charge.

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