POS PUR PAYPAL *CENGAGELEAR CA — what is this charge?
POS PURpoint-of-sale purchasePAYPAL*a payment platform's billing prefixCAthe merchant's location as registered with t
PayPal is a payment platform for Cengagelear. This purchase was made with Cengagelear, and PayPal is the partner who processed the payment. If you have questions or concerns about this charge, you can resolve it here with PayPal.
Everything before the merchant name was added by your bank or the payment platform. Everything after it is the merchant's own coding.
POS PUR
point-of-sale purchase
PAYPAL*likely
a payment platform's billing prefix — the name after it is who was actually paid
CENGAGELEAR
the merchant — who was actually paid
CAlikely
the merchant's location as registered with the card network — not necessarily where you bought anything
Is the POS PUR PAYPAL *CENGAGELEAR CA charge legitimate or fraud?
POS PUR PAYPAL *CENGAGELEAR CA is a recognized billing descriptor associated with Cengagelear. That identification tells you who the charge is from — it cannot by itself confirm that your specific transaction was authorized. If you don't recognize it, first check whether someone who shares your card made the purchase, then contact Cengagelear directly before disputing the charge with your bank.
How do I contact Cengagelear about this charge?
Call Cengagelear at +1 252-397-0077. Visit https://www.cengage.com for support.
How do I cancel or get a refund from Cengagelear?
Use the Request a Refund or Cancel Order / Subscription options on this page to start a request. You can also call Cengagelear at +1 252-397-0077.
Why does my statement show PayPal instead of Cengagelear?
PayPal is a payment platform that processes payments on behalf of other businesses. Your purchase was made with Cengagelear, but the payment itself was handled by PayPal — which is why their name appears on your statement.
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