Have you received an unauthorized charge from Pumospeech.com on your credit card or debit card? You’re not alone! Lots of people have reported being charged by Pumospeech.com for services they’re unsure of. This article shed a light on What Pumospeech is, why you’ve a charge from them, and How to cancel membership/subscription.

What is Pumospeech.com?

Pumospeech.com is an online training platform that offers online courses like; Body Language and International Customs, Business Networking, Coaching Skills, Communication Skills, etc. One of its popular course is the ‘Confronting your Fears’ course which teach people on how to fight anxiety when speaking in public.

The courses are sold for between $1 to $24.88.

Why do I have a Charge from from Pumospeech.com?

You’ve a charge from pumospeech.com because you accessed the courses available on the site. They might have offered you a free trial which you failed to cancel. Or you might have been lured by its fake offer of Free ‘Confronting your fears’ course but end up being charged $1.88.

How To Get Your Money Back From Pumospeech.com

You can contact Pumospeech.com via telephone – 360-948-0655 or email support@sptrainer.org. However, your chances of getting a refund directly from them is very slim. Lots of people have had unsuccessful attempts.

The company was continuously charging $1.88 for services not requested nor registered for. The website offers public and online training solutions. Virtual training prices ranges vary. The email and phone number on website are NON working

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The only way to get your money back is by contacting your financial provider –

  • Report the unauthorized transaction to your card holder
  • Request for a charge back

You may get the money returned IF you report immediately.

How To Completely Stop Pumospeech.com Unauthorized Charges

Call Your Credit Card Company and Request For a New Card

  • Request for a new credit card
  • Monitor your account statement for the next 12 – 24 months
  • Ask for a credit freeze if you notice any suspicious activity

How To Avoid Subscription Trap Scams Like Pumospeech.com

  • Read the small print (terms & conditions) carefully before entering into any agreement or making a purchase, online or offline, no matter however long this may take.
  • Make sure the terms & conditions box has not been pre-ticked.
  • If you subscribed for a free trial make sure you cancel the subscription before the due date if you want to cancel it.
  • Never provide bank details to companies without doing some prior research beforehand.
  • Keep a copy of any advertisement (print it or take a screenshot) that you reply to, and to keep a note of the webpage.
  • Check your bank/payment card statements regularly for unexpected payments.

What To Do If You’re a Victim of Credit Card Fraud:

Inform Your Credit Card Issuer

Immediately contact your bank and inform them of the fraudulent transaction. You could do this by either reporting the fraud in their app or on their website. If fraud is confirmed, the issuer will likely cancel that card and issue you a new one with different numbers.

Update Your Passwords and Enable Two Factor Authentication

The second step you should take is updating your passwords. Make sure you check all of your other credit card accounts to see if they’ve also been compromised. It’s important to note that, even though only one card may have suspicious charges, you can’t be sure how the fraudster got the information. So make sure you change all of your passwords and PINs just to be safe.

Report the Fraud To Relevant Authorities

Report the scam to relevant authorities and organizations. This includes:

  • Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): If you are in the United States, you can file a complaint with the IC3 at https://www.ic3.gov/.
  • Your Local Consumer Protection Agency: Contact your local consumer protection agency or the equivalent regulatory body in your country.
  • Better Business Bureau (BBB): File a complaint with the BBB if the online store is based in the United States.

How To Protect Yourself From Scam Websites That Steal Credit Card Details

Aside from the obvious too good to be true discount sale, here are other ways to identify a scam website;

Check Website Registration Age

How old is the website? The domain age of a website tells a lot about a store’s legitimacy or transparency. Websites below 6 months old are often considered unsafe. You can find out a website’s age by checking on Who.is ( a free domain checker tool)

Find Out If The Website Has SSL Encryption

find out if the website is secured with SSL encryption. (https and padlock symbols). If the padlock symbol doesn’t appear near the website’s URL, then it means your personal and financial information is at risk at the store.

Verify The Business Address

Does The website provide return address? If Yes (Copy the address and paste on your browser. Google map would show if it is a real warehouse address or a residential address) If the address has also been used by other websites you’d see reviews in search results.

Search For Reviews Online

Are there customer reviews online? (It is advised that you sit it out if there are no customer reviews of the store. However if you’re not patient enough to wait you can send a mail to us to verify if the store is legit)

Final Thoughts

Pumospeech.com use scam tactics to get people to provide their credit card details for a fake free online training trial. It’s not a legit company, and should be reported for fraudulent activities.

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By Judith Davidson

I am Judith Davidson, a Cyber Security Professional. I am the founder, Investigator and Author of Snoopviews.com. I started working as a Cyber Fraud Researcher in 2019 when I saw lots of people falling victims to fraudulent websites pretending to sell disinfectants, masks and wipes during the Covid19 pandemic. Since then, I've saved millions of people from online scams.

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