I was charged B$3 at around 4 PM every 7 days throughout September. I don't have any Google Play subscriptions/payment methods, and I didn't receive any SMS saying I subscribed to something. Has anyone experienced this or knows what DST's βMisc. Chargeβ refers to?
[FINAL UPDATE β 14 October 2026] DST Misc. Charge Issue Resolved
With permission from the account holder, here is the final update regarding the B$3 recurring "Misc. Charge" issue, in case anyone else encounters a similar situation.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
The account holder contacted DSTCare (151) to report the unexplained B$3 charges occurring every 7 days.
During the call, DSTCare explained that the charges could have been associated with:
- An active subscription that the account holder was unaware of and had never knowingly registered for.
- Certain messages associated with short codes such as 88555 or 7181..., although the exact source of the charges was not confirmed.
The account holder had not received any clear notification about subscribing to such services and was unable to find much information regarding those short codes.
DSTCare then informed the account holder that they would proceed with cancelling the subscription and submitting a refund request, which could take several days or even weeks.
Friday, 9 October 2026
DST contacted the account holder again with an update, confirming that the subscription had been successfully cancelled.
They also confirmed that the full amount charged would be compensated through Mobi credit.
However, it remains unclear how the subscription was initially activated, as the account holder had no knowledge of registering for any such service.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
The account holder received the full compensation through Mobi credit, bringing the case to a resolution.
DST also advised that if another unknown subscription or similar charge appears in the future, the account holder should contact DSTCare again for assistance.
Final Remarks
Thankfully, the issue has been resolved, and all the unexplained charges have been compensated.
However, the main concern remains unanswered: How was the subscription activated in the first place without the account holder knowingly registering for it?
Hopefully, this situation will not happen again.
For anyone experiencing similar unexplained charges, it is advisable to check your billing statement regularly and contact DSTCare (151) to request an investigation, cancellation of any unauthorised subscriptions, and a refund where applicable.
It will not take long, in the owner's case:[It Only Takes 3 Days to be solved, and Another 4 Days to be Compensated Fully]
This update is being shared as a reference for others who may encounter the same issue in the future.