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Burner is a mobile app that provides temporary and secondary phone numbers for calling and texting, often used for privacy and separating personal and work communications.

Los Angeles, California, USA
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About Burner

Burner is a communications app developed by Ad Hoc Labs, Inc. that lets users create temporary or long-term secondary phone numbers on their existing smartphone. These numbers can be used for calls, texts, and voicemail without exposing a user’s primary phone number, making it popular for online selling, dating apps, side businesses, and other situations where privacy and number management are important. Burner offers different plans and credit-based options for keeping numbers active and managing multiple lines from a single device.

A charge labeled "GOOGLE *BURNER SECOND" (sometimes with a phone number like 855-836-3987 and a Google Play transaction code) typically indicates a subscription or in‑app purchase for the Burner – Second Phone Number app processed through Google Play. This might be for a recurring subscription, renewal of a specific Burner line, extra credits, or an upgraded plan. Because Google is the payment processor for Android purchases, the descriptor shows GOOGLE* followed by the app name rather than the developer name.

If you’re unsure about this charge, first check your Google Play account (and any family or shared accounts) under Payments & Subscriptions to see active Burner subscriptions or recent purchases. You can also check within the Burner app under account or billing settings for receipts and plan details. For disputes or refunds, start with Google Play’s order history and refund tools; if you still have questions about what was purchased, you can contact Burner support via their website or in‑app help, providing the date, amount, and Google Play order ID from your email receipt or Google account.

Bank Statement Variations

2 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Burner.

  1. GOOGLE *BURNER SECOND
  2. GOOGLE *BURNER SECOND 855-836-3987 CA P1MGAFEE

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the charge show as "GOOGLE *BURNER SECOND" instead of just Burner?

On Android, Burner processes payments through Google Play. As a result, your statement shows Google as the billing entity (e.g., "GOOGLE *BURNER SECOND") along with Google’s support phone number, rather than listing Burner or Ad Hoc Labs directly.

What types of Burner purchases typically appear with this descriptor?

Charges under "GOOGLE *BURNER SECOND" usually correspond to recurring Burner subscriptions (for ongoing lines), renewals of specific numbers, or one‑time in‑app purchases such as credit packs or plan upgrades made through the Google Play Store.

How can I confirm which Google account or device made this Burner charge?

Sign in to pay.google.com or open the Google Play Store app and go to your account’s Payments & Subscriptions or Order History. Look for Burner-related transactions on the charge date and check which Google account is logged in on each device in your household or on any shared family accounts.

How do I cancel my Burner subscription purchased through Google Play?

On your Android device, open the Google Play Store, tap your profile icon, go to Payments & Subscriptions > Subscriptions, find Burner, and select Cancel Subscription. You’ll typically retain access to your Burner number and features until the end of the current billing period.

How can I request a refund for a Burner charge made via Google Play?

Go to play.google.com/store/account/orders (or the Play Store app > Payments & Subscriptions > Budget & history), locate the Burner transaction, and select "Request a refund" or "Report a problem" if eligible. Google manages billing and will review the request; for questions about what was purchased, you can also contact Burner support with your Google Play order ID.

Why do I see multiple small charges from GOOGLE *BURNER SECOND?

Multiple smaller charges may occur if you have more than one Burner line or if you made separate in‑app purchases (such as additional credits or extensions for different numbers). Check your Google Play order history and the Burner app’s account/billing section to see each active line or add‑on and its renewal date.

Will my Burner number stop working immediately if I cancel the subscription?

No. When you cancel a Burner subscription through Google Play, your number and associated service typically remain active until the end of the current paid billing cycle. After that, the line may expire or be deactivated unless you renew or purchase another plan.

How can I contact Burner support about a charge I don’t recognize?

Visit burnerapp.com and go to the Help or Support section, or use the in‑app support/contact option. Provide the date and amount of the charge, any Google Play order ID from your email receipt or Google account, and the email or phone number associated with your Burner account so they can look up the transaction.

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