Panicked over a mystery $4.50 charge labeled CSC SERVICEWORKS ULT on my card. Thought I got hacked, but it was just my apartment basement's laundry machine. Turns out banks truncate names to 16 characters due to 1980s tech, causing constant panic. So I built UnknownCharges (https://unknowncharges.com ): a free tool decoding 2,019 cryptic bank descriptors into plain English with fraud risk scores and dispute rules. 100% in-browser, zero signup or tracking. Would love your feedback!
Hey everyone! Solo dev here. Built this after getting sick of decoding bank statements through ad-infested SEO spam blogs.
2,019 verified charges decoded (SQ*, TST*, AMZN, PADDLE, etc.) • Tells you if it's a routine hold, subscription, or fraud risk • Regulation E & FCBA 60-day dispute timelines • Zero tracking, no signups, 100% in-browser (no bank logins)
Live tool: https://unknowncharges.com