3 proven methods to uncover every recurring charge across all your accounts — including forgotten trials and zombie subscriptions. This guide applies specifically to Gold's Gym ($25-$40/mo) subscribers in Tacoma, Washington. Washington's Consumer Protection Act + Auto-Renewal protects you.
Washington's Consumer Protection Act + Auto-Renewal (Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86) gives Tacoma residents specific protections when dealing with Gold's Gym:
Penalties: CPA violation — treble damages plus attorney fees up to $25,000
Applied to Gold's Gym (In-person or certified mail) for Tacoma residents
Download 3 months of bank and card statements
Get PDF or CSV statements from every bank account and credit card. Most banks let you download from online banking. Go back at least 90 days to catch quarterly billing cycles.
Search for recurring amounts
Highlight every charge that appears at the same dollar amount each month. Patterns: $9.99, $14.99, $19.99, $49.99. Annual charges show up once — look back 13 months to catch them.
Check app store subscriptions
iPhone: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions. Android: Play Store → Payments & subscriptions. These are managed separately and often forgotten.
Search email for billing receipts
Search Gmail or Outlook for 'receipt', 'subscription', 'renewal', 'billing', 'your plan'. Filter by the last 12 months. This catches services billed via PayPal or gift cards.
Check PayPal and Venmo recurring payments
Log into PayPal → Settings → Payments → Manage automatic payments. Venmo: Settings → Payment methods. Many users have 2–5 forgotten subscriptions here.
Method: In-person or certified mail · Difficulty: hard
Gold's Gym-specific tips
No refunds. 30-day notice applies.
Under Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86, Tacoma residents may be entitled to a full refund if Gold's Gym didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms.
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