# Auto-Renewal Traps - How Subscriptions Quietly Empty Your Wallet

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Podcast: [Cyber Security and More with Bob G](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cyber-security-and-more-with-bob-g-983942)
Published: 2026-06-18T16:35:44+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Auto-Renewal-Traps---How-Subscriptions-Quietly-Empty-Your-Wallet-e3kvjkr
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## Resource

Video - https://youtu.be/rNCRNYjWWgI 🔁💳 Auto-renewal can be convenient — until it quietly becomes a wallet-draining trap. In this Bob The Cyber-Guy Advice episode, Bob takes a friendly but direct look at subscription renewals, free trials, hidden cancel buttons, confusing menus, and those sneaky little charges that show up when you least expect them. It’s a practical reminder for seniors and everyday users: check your subscriptions before they check your wallet. 🧾⚠️ 👍 Like, share, and subscribe for more simple, practical cyber safety advice from Bob The Cyber-Guy. Created by Norbert “Bob” Gostischa, also known as Bob The Cyber-Guy, with help from ChatGPT, NotebookLM Slide Deck, and ScreenPal. All videos featuring Cyber-Bob are available here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g23Y9OlMqTZElR_JO20E0AGy&si=vb75DBhUg_ZJarby #Cybersecurity #CyberBob #BobTheCyberGuy #TechSupportScam #OnlineSafety #PrivacyTips #DataProtection

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