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I am reporting a coordinated international subscription fraud network involving multiple interconnected domains, payment processors, and shell entities. Primary Incident: I was charged $49.90 after visiting https://www.vidiofy.co, which presents itself as an AI video generation service. The charge appeared on my statement as: “PICMAGIC*N+18********* IRVINE, CA” The payment/receipt processor is: https://www.picmagic.co [email protected] Phone: ###-###-#### Refund requests are routed to: https://www.pixgenie.net [email protected] Phone: ###-###-#### Fraud Mechanism: This operation uses a “subscription trap” model: • A low-cost or “trial” entry point • Automatically converts into a $49.90 recurring charge • Disclosure is unclear or not presented in a conspicuous manner • This appears to violate FTC guidelines and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA) Failure of Service: Despite being charged, the service did NOT deliver a usable product. • The generated video file is 0:00 seconds in length • No functional output was provided • Refund was denied despite non-delivery Deceptive Practices: • Customer service phone number (###-###-####) rings, auto-connects, and immediately disconnects • Multiple conflicting jurisdictions listed (Hong Kong, Netherlands, U.S.) • Entities include Guldex B.V. (Netherlands) and others with questionable or unverifiable addresses • Evidence of “burner” domains used to rotate operations Network Indicators: The same phone number (###-###-####) is used across multiple domains, including: picmagic.co pixgenie.net grungrove.com getmobi.ai pdfdirect.co picmuse.co teamshopec.com bolonzi.com oceanmhine.com gleamgrasp.c [BBB Scam Type: Online Purchase] [Business: picmagic.co] [Location: MA, USA- 02724]