Smithsonian Magazine reviews and complaints

I subscribed in mid november to the magazine. It was on offer for 1 year at 80% discount. It was us$19,91. I have received a tote bag about 10 days ago. I have not received any magazine. My account shows that there are 10 copies

Left on my ": subscription". My bank account was charged with nz$ 77., which was never authorised by me. Nor would I have ever agreed to pay this.

The product presented as one of quality and on the face of it in keeping with

An organisation I had held in some respect. I did no due diligence, though I now know that perhaps I should have.

I am appalled that this prima facie respectable institution, should stoop to such

Unscrupulous conduct. It reflects badly on the usa, and would not happen in new zealand.

I would be grateful for your assistance in recovering my funds, and you could perhaps warn other unsuspecting subscribers to be careful to get written

Confirmation of the actual cost, of a misleading advert.

The account number is [protected]

I just saw today that my American Express card has been charged $39.00 by the Smithsonian Magazine and I have not authorized this payment or any subscription from them; then I suddenly remembered that I have seen unallowed charges from them before, and I carefully checked my past statements; I thus found that they indeed charged me $19.00 on June 8, 2021, and then another $29.00 on June 4, 2022. I also remembered and then found that I wrote them an email on June 4 last year, to let them know that I have neither given them permission to charge my card nor do I want any subscription or renewed subscription from them; they never replied to my email.

Thank you in advance for your help and for considering these abuses!