You signed up for a service.
It looked free.
No payment felt obvious.
No cost stood out at the time.
Then a charge appeared.
The service was not fully free.
Why This Confusion Happens
- Free trials quietly convert to paid plans
- “Free” applies only to limited features or time
- Pricing details are shown during signup, not usage
- Payment authorization happens before the trial ends
What “Free” Usually Means
- Free for a short trial period
- Free with automatic billing afterward
- Free access, but payment details still required
- Free unless canceled before a deadline
How to Verify the Charge
- Check the original signup or trial terms
- Look for a trial end date or billing notice
- Review receipts or confirmation emails
- Confirm whether cancellation was completed
Many services are not truly free.
The charge usually reflects a trial conversion, not an error.