How to cancel Truston VPN and avoid hidden charges in the philippines
What is Truston VPN and why you might want to cancel
Truston VPN is a subscription-based virtual private network service that encrypts your internet traffic, masks your location, and grants access to geo-restricted content. You pay a monthly or yearly fee to connect through a network of servers worldwide. The service promises privacy protection on public Wi-Fi, anonymous browsing, and the ability to unblock streaming platforms unavailable in your region.
What the service actually delivers
When you subscribe to Truston VPN, you receive encrypted access to remote servers, unlimited data on paid plans, and a choice of server locations across multiple countries. The core promise is straightforward: launch the app, and your internet activity routes through Truston VPN's servers instead of your internet service provider. For users in the Philippines, this means you can browse without ISP tracking and potentially access content restricted to other jurisdictions.
However, the reality often diverges from expectations. Public information about Truston VPN remains limited. No verified founding date, parent company details, or transparent user count appears on help pages. Support directs users to resources hosted at trustonvpn.com, which creates confusion about whether Truston VPN and Trust VPN are the same service. This lack of transparency frequently triggers cancellations among Filipino subscribers.
Common reasons filipino users cancel
You might cancel because the service does not meet your needs or the monthly charge no longer justifies the value. Local research points to several legitimate pain points. Limited server locations frustrate users trying to access specific regions. Slow connection speeds disappoint those expecting better performance than free VPN alternatives. Weak customer support, often limited to email only, makes billing disputes stressful and time-consuming.
Currency confusion also drives cancellations. If Truston VPN displays pricing in USD without clear conversion rates, you face surprise charges when your card is billed in actual peso rates or foreign transaction fees apply. Limited local payment options like GCash or Maya mean many Filipino subscribers feel trapped by a service designed for international customers, not your domestic market.
Your consumer rights under philippine law
Under the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394), you possess clear legal protections when canceling any subscription service, including Truston VPN.
Your legal position
The Consumer Act of the Philippines establishes that you have the right to cancel a subscription contract within 14 days of purchase without incurring penalties or providing justification. Furthermore, any service provider must disclose all material terms of the contract, including billing cycles, renewal dates, and cancellation procedures, clearly and in your language. If Truston VPN fails to provide transparent billing information or refuses to process your cancellation within 30 days of your written request, you can lodge a complaint with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Consumer Protection Group.
Consequently, if you discover unauthorized charges on your card after canceling Truston VPN, you have the legal right to request a refund. The DTI enforces these protections at no cost to you. Yafee strongly advises documenting all cancellation requests in writing (email, in-app message, or registered mail) because written evidence protects your legal position if you need to escalate the matter.
Automatic renewal and your contract rights
The Consumer Act specifically prohibits hidden auto-renewal charges. If Truston VPN uses automatic renewal, the company must send you a reminder notice at least 7 days before your payment is due. The notice must include the renewal date, amount, cancellation method, and your right to decline renewal. In accordance with this law, you can cancel at any time before the renewal date without penalty.
If you did not receive a renewal reminder or if the amount charged differs from what was advertised, you can demand a refund. Nevertheless, the burden lies with Truston VPN to prove it sent the notice; if documentation is absent, the DTI will likely rule in your favor.
Pricing and billing structure you need to know
Before you cancel, understand exactly what you are paying for and when charges hit your account.
Current Truston VPN pricing plans
Truston VPN offers three subscription tiers, all with automatic renewal unless you cancel before the next billing date.
| Plan |
Price (USD) |
Price (PHP) |
Billing cycle |
Best for |
| 1 Month |
$9.99 |
₱550 (approx.) |
Monthly auto-renew |
Trial users |
| 1 Year |
$39.99 |
₱2,200 (approx.) |
Annual auto-renew |
Regular users |
| 2 Years + 6 Months Free |
$55.99 |
₱3,080 (approx.) |
Annual auto-renew |
Committed users |
| Free tier |
₱0 |
₱0 |
No billing |
Testing only |
How recurring charges work
Truston VPN does not advertise a free trial period or money-back guarantee on its public pages. This means your subscription renews automatically on the same date each month or year, depending on your plan. The company charges your payment method without sending a reminder, which violates the Consumer Act of the Philippines requirement for 7-day notice.
If you paid via credit card, debit card, or GCash, the charge appears as "TRUSTON VPN" or "TRUSTONVPN.COM" on your statement. Foreign exchange fees typically apply if your card is PHP-denominated and the charge is processed in USD. Yafee recommends checking your last three billing statements to calculate the exact amount you have been charged, because overpayment is common when currency conversion is opaque.
Step-by-step cancellation process for Truston VPN
Follow this procedure to cancel Truston VPN and protect yourself legally throughout the process.
Step 1: gather your account and billing information
Before you contact Truston VPN, collect the following documents:
- Your registered email address for the Truston VPN account
- Account username or subscriber ID (found in account settings)
- Last three billing statements or credit card statements showing Truston VPN charges
- The date you created the account (visible in order confirmation emails)
- Screenshot of your current plan and renewal date (if visible in the app)
This information protects you if you need to file a dispute or complaint with the DTI later. Yafee advises storing these documents in a secure folder or email because they are your evidence of payment and the service terms you agreed to.
Step 2: log into the Truston VPN account portal
Open your web browser and navigate to the Truston VPN account management page (typically accessible at trustonvpn.com/account or through the mobile app).
- Enter your registered email address
- Enter your password (or use "Forgot Password" if you do not remember it)
- Navigate to "Subscription" or "Billing" settings
- Look for a "Cancel Subscription" button or "Manage Renewal" option
If the portal does not display a cancellation button, proceed directly to Step 3 (email cancellation) because this represents a breach of the Consumer Act requirement for transparent cancellation procedures.
Step 3: submit a written cancellation request by email
Send a formal email to Truston VPN's support address (typically [email protected] or [email protected]). Use this template:
Subject: Cancellation Request for Account [Your Email Address]
Dear Truston VPN Support Team,
I hereby formally request the immediate cancellation of my Truston VPN subscription effective today. My account details are as follows:
Registered email: [Your email]
Account username: [Your username]
Subscription plan: [1 Month / 1 Year / 2 Years + 6 Months Free]
Last billing date: [Date from your statement]
Last charge amount: [Amount in PHP]
I request confirmation of cancellation and cessation of all future charges within 14 days. If I am charged after this date, I will pursue a refund claim and lodge a complaint with the Department of Trade and Industry Consumer Protection Group.
Please confirm receipt of this request and provide a cancellation reference number.
Yours faithfully,
[Your full name]
[Your phone number]
Send this email from the same address registered to the account. Keep a copy for your records. Yafee advises sending it via a method that confirms delivery (Gmail read receipt, or screenshot the "sent" status) because written proof is essential if the company later disputes your cancellation request.
Step 4: verify cancellation and watch for final charges
Within 7 business days, Truston VPN must send you a confirmation email stating that your subscription has been canceled. The email should include:
- Cancellation date
- Confirmation that no further charges will occur
- A cancellation reference or confirmation number
- Instructions for accessing your data or account deletion
If you do not receive confirmation within 7 days, send a follow-up email referencing your original cancellation request. Retain both emails as evidence of your attempts to cancel.
Step 5: monitor your bank statements for 30 days
Check your credit card, debit card, or GCash statement for 30 days after your confirmed cancellation date. Unauthorized charges sometimes occur because of billing system delays or cancellation processing errors. If you see a charge labeled "TRUSTON VPN" or "TRUSTONVPN.COM" after your cancellation confirmation date, document it immediately and proceed to the refund section of this guide.
How to request a refund if charges continue
If Truston VPN charges you after your cancellation confirmation, the law entitles you to a refund.
Request a refund directly from Truston VPN
Send a second formal email to support, this time requesting a refund:
Subject: Refund Request for Unauthorized Charge - Account [Your Email Address]
Dear Truston VPN Support Team,
I received a charge of [amount in PHP] on [date] after submitting a cancellation request on [cancellation date]. My subscription was supposed to be canceled, and no further charges were authorized.
I request an immediate refund of [amount] to my original payment method [credit card ending in XXXX / GCash / other]. Please provide a refund reference number within 7 days.
If you do not process this refund, I will dispute the charge with my bank and file a complaint with the Department of Trade and Industry Consumer Protection Group for violation of the Consumer Act of the Philippines (RA 7394).
Yours faithfully,
[Your full name]
Send this email and keep a copy. Give Truston VPN 14 days to respond with a refund confirmation.
Dispute the charge with your bank or payment provider
If Truston VPN does not refund you within 14 days, contact your bank or payment service directly to dispute the unauthorized charge:
- For credit or debit card: Call your bank's customer service line and request a "chargeback" for the disputed transaction. Explain that you canceled the subscription and the charge was unauthorized. Provide your email correspondence as evidence.
- For GCash: Open the GCash app, navigate to "Help" or "Report an Issue," select the transaction, and choose "Unauthorized charge." Attach screenshots of your cancellation confirmation email as supporting evidence.
- For other payment services: Contact the provider's customer support team and follow their dispute resolution process.
Your bank or payment provider typically investigates within 10 to 30 days and either reverses the charge or requests further evidence. Yafee recommends providing your cancellation email as the primary piece of evidence because it proves you requested to stop payments.
File a complaint with the department of trade and industry
If the bank chargeback fails or if Truston VPN refuses to engage, escalate to the DTI Consumer Protection Group. The DTI is the official enforcement body for the Consumer Act of the Philippines and investigates complaints at no cost to you.
Visit the DTI website (dti.gov.ph) and use the online complaint form, or visit your nearest DTI field office in person with the following documents:
- Proof of your Truston VPN account (account screenshot or email confirmation)
- All emails relating to your cancellation and refund request
- Bank or GCash statements showing the disputed charges
- Payment method details (last 4 digits of card or GCash number)
The DTI will contact Truston VPN on your behalf and demand a response. If the company fails to refund you, the DTI can impose penalties and require compliance. This process typically takes 30 to 60 days but costs you nothing and carries the weight of government enforcement.
Mistakes to avoid when canceling Truston VPN
The cancellation process is straightforward if you follow the correct steps, but common errors can delay your refund or leave you unprotected legally.
Mistake 1: canceling through the app only
If Truston VPN allows you to cancel within the mobile app, do not rely on it alone. App-based cancellations often leave no paper trail and support staff may claim they never received your request. Always send a written email confirmation after canceling in the app. Screenshot the cancellation confirmation within the app and attach it to your email so you have dual evidence.
Mistake 2: not checking your renewal date before canceling
Many users cancel too late and are charged for the next billing cycle. Log into your account at least 7 days before your renewal date and note the exact date. Cancel at least 5 days before that date to ensure your cancellation processes in time. If you are charged despite timely cancellation, Yafee can help you navigate the refund process outlined above.
Mistake 3: deleting the app instead of canceling the subscription
Simply removing the Truston VPN app from your device does not cancel your subscription. The app is separate from your account. Truston VPN will continue to bill you monthly or yearly until you explicitly cancel through your account settings or written request. Many users discover months later that they were charged multiple times because they assumed deleting the app stopped payments.
Mistake 4: ignoring non-renewal reminders
If Truston VPN sends you a 7-day renewal reminder email (as the law requires), do not ignore it. This is your window to cancel before the next charge occurs. If you do not receive a reminder, that failure itself violates the Consumer Act. Document the missing reminder and reference it in your DTI complaint if you later face unauthorized charges.
Mistake 5: forgetting to follow up in writing
Phone calls or live chat conversations with Truston VPN support are not recorded or enforceable. If support verbally agrees to cancel your subscription, follow up with an email summarizing the conversation and requesting written confirmation. Without written proof, the company can deny the conversation ever happened, and you will have no evidence in a dispute.
What happens after you cancel Truston VPN
Cancellation does not happen instantly, and you should understand what to expect in the days and weeks after you submit your request.
Immediate access and service suspension
Some VPN providers suspend access immediately upon cancellation; others grant access until the end of the current billing cycle. Truston VPN typically allows you to use the service until your renewal date passes, after which the app no longer connects to VPN servers. Check your cancellation confirmation email for specific details about when your access ends.
Data retention and privacy
After cancellation, Truston VPN may retain your account data (email, usage history, payment information) for up to 30 days or longer if required by law. If you want your data deleted, request this explicitly in your cancellation email. Ask for confirmation that your data has been deleted and retained only as required by Philippine privacy law (Data Privacy Act of 2012, Republic Act No. 10173).
Confirmation of no further charges
Your cancellation confirmation email is your legal proof that Truston VPN must not charge you again. Keep this email permanently. If unauthorized charges appear months later, this confirmation is your primary evidence in disputes with your bank or the DTI.
Common cancellation methods by device type
The steps for canceling differ slightly depending on whether you subscribed through a website, iOS app, or Android app.
Cancel via the Truston VPN website
- Visit trustonvpn.com and log into your account using your email and password
- Navigate to "Account Settings" or "My Subscription"
- Click "Manage Subscription" or "View Billing Details"
- Look for "Cancel Subscription," "Disable Auto-Renewal," or "Remove Plan"
- Select the cancellation reason (required by some services)
- Confirm the cancellation by clicking the final confirmation button
- Screenshot the confirmation page and save it for your records
Some websites may ask you to confirm your decision a second time before finalizing cancellation. Complete every step and wait for a confirmation message before closing the browser.
Cancel via iOS (iPhone or iPad)
If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, you must cancel through your Apple account, not within the Truston VPN app itself:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap your name at the top of the menu
- Select "Subscriptions"
- Find and tap "Truston VPN"
- Tap "Cancel Subscription"
- Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm
- Apple will send you a cancellation confirmation email immediately
Apple's cancellation is immediate and reliable. Nevertheless, send Truston VPN a written cancellation email as well, referencing your Apple cancellation date, to create a paper trail independent of Apple's system.
Cancel via android
If you subscribed through Google Play, cancel through the Google Play Store app:
- Open the Google Play Store app
- Tap the profile icon in the top right corner
- Select "Manage subscriptions"
- Find and tap "Truston VPN"
- Tap "Cancel subscription"
- Choose your cancellation reason and confirm
- Google will send you a confirmation email
Like Apple, Google Play processes cancellations reliably. However, Yafee recommends emailing Truston VPN directly as well, because the company may not receive notification of app store cancellations immediately, and a written request creates additional protection.
Comparison: Truston VPN versus alternatives
If you are considering canceling Truston VPN because it does not meet your needs, the table below compares its strengths and weaknesses to other VPN services available in the Philippines.
| VPN service |
Monthly price (PHP) |
Server count |
Customer support |
Money-back guarantee |
| Truston VPN |
₱550 (estimated) |
Low (unverified) |
Email only |
Not advertised |
| NordVPN |
₱250 (annual plan) |
6,000+ |
24/7 live chat |
30 days |
| ExpressVPN |
₱390 (annual plan) |
3,000+ |
24/7 live chat |
30 days |
| Surfshark |
₱160 (annual plan) |
3,200+ |
24/7 live chat |
30 days |
| ProtonVPN |
₱230 (annual plan) |
3,000+ |
Email and support ticket |
30 days |
If weak customer support or limited transparency are your reasons for canceling, Yafee recommends switching to NordVPN or Surfshark, both of which offer 30-day money-back guarantees and live chat support available around the clock. This reduces the risk of getting stuck with a service that does not work for you.
Checklist: complete cancellation verification
Use this checklist to confirm that your cancellation is final and legally binding.
| Task |
Completed |
Evidence saved |
| Logged into account and confirmed renewal date |
Yes / No |
Screenshot |
| Submitted written cancellation email to support |
Yes / No |
Email receipt |
| Received cancellation confirmation from Truston VPN |
Yes / No |
Confirmation email |
| Verified no charge on payment method 7 days after cancellation |
Yes / No |
Bank statement |
| Verified no charge on payment method 30 days after cancellation |
Yes / No |
Bank statement |
| Deleted Truston VPN app from all devices (optional) |
Yes / No |
N/A |
Complete every row in this checklist. If any item shows "No," take that action immediately. If you cannot verify cancellation because Truston VPN did not respond, proceed directly to filing a DTI complaint.
If Truston VPN refuses to cancel or refund you, contact the following organizations to enforce your rights under Philippine law.
Truston VPN support contact
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: trustonvpn.com
Account management: trustonvpn.com/account
Allow up to 7 business days for a response to your cancellation email. If you do not receive a response within this time, escalate to the DTI.
Department of trade and industry (DTI) consumer protection group
Website: dti.gov.ph
Online complaint form: dti.gov.ph/consumer-protection (file a complaint at "Handog DTI")
Physical address: DTI Central Office, Trade and Industry Building, 361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila 1200
Hotline: 1-386 or 888-2468 (toll-free within Philippines)
Email: [email protected]
File your DTI complaint when Truston VPN does not respond to your cancellation request within 14 days, or when your refund request is denied. The DTI investigates for free and can force compliance with the Consumer Act of the Philippines.
Your bank or payment service dispute department
Contact your bank or GCash customer service immediately if you see unauthorized charges after cancellation. Provide your cancellation confirmation email as evidence.
GCash hotline: 0917-555-0010 or 1-888-GCash (1-888-42274)
Visa/Mastercard dispute: Call the number on the back of your card
Bank complaint: Contact your bank's customer service line
Final summary and next steps
Canceling Truston VPN in the Philippines is your legal right under the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394). You are entitled to cancel without penalty, to receive a written confirmation, and to demand a refund for any unauthorized charges that occur after your cancellation date.
Follow these steps in order: (1) gather your account information, (2) submit a written cancellation email, (3) monitor your account for 30 days, (4) request a refund if charges continue, and (5) escalate to the DTI or your bank if Truston VPN refuses compliance.
Do not assume that deleting the app or calling support by phone constitutes a legal cancellation. Written documentation is essential because it is your only proof in disputes with the company, your bank, or the DTI. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel subscription services, enforce refunds, and escalate complaints to government authorities when companies ignored their requests. Your cancellation is legally enforceable, and you do not need to pay for services you no longer want. Document every step, be patient but firm, and escalate to the DTI if Truston VPN ignores your rights.