Fraudulent Subscription and Deceptive Billing
I recently discovered multiple charges on my credit card from this company, which I did not knowingly authorize. The charges began in January 2025 and continued until I noticed them and canceled my card in July 2025.
The company claims I signed up through a “Skill Game” promotion and that I was sent a welcome email with login credentials. However, I have thoroughly searched my email (including spam folders) and never received any such message. I was also never informed that a paid subscription would begin after a trial, nor was I warned before the recurring charges commenced. There were no follow-up emails confirming the trial was ending or that charges were about to occur — which is standard with legitimate subscription services.
When I contacted BudgetingBlasts.com:
They refused to refund charges beyond the most recent one.
They continued to insist I had knowingly subscribed, without providing any proof (such as signup data, IP address, or confirmation emails).
They admitted they offer a 100% refund within 14 days, but refuse to honor that policy for charges I only became aware of recently.
They use vague and misleading language around a “Skill Game” competition that seems to be bait for unsuspecting users.
I believe this company is using misleading advertising, dark patterns, and deceptive billing practices in breach of Australian consumer law.
I am requesting that Scamwatch review this business for potential unfair business practices or fraud. I am also lodging a dispute with my bank to recover the funds.
Business details:
budgetingblasts (dot) com
Associated company: Darcy Tale s.r.o. (based in Czech Republic)
Contact email used: support (at) budgetingblasts.com
Svar från Budgetingblasts
Dear Valued Customer,
We are sorry to hear about the unpleasant experience you had with us. There must be some misunderstanding in the situation you described. Budgetingblasts is a subscription site and we only provide this service to our members on a subscription basis.
We have informed our support team of your case. However, since your full name is not found on TrustPilot, we will not be able to find your contact details. In addition, we hope you will contact us directly at support@budgetingblasts.com or visit our website budgetingblasts.com where you can chat with our support team in real time.
We are committed to providing the best experience for all our members. Rest assured that we are here to help you and appreciate your feedback.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention and we look forward to contacting you.