I'm confused about a charge of $115 NZD I've received for AWS Directory Service. My alert was set for $1, so I'm surprised I wasn't notified about the multiple charges I've incurred. Can anyone explain how this happened? Also, is there any chance I can get a refund? I'm in a tight spot financially, and this has really thrown me off.
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You really need to hit up AWS Support for any billing issues like this. Just so you know, $115 isn't huge for AWS users—cloud expenses can add up fast! If this is putting you in a bind, you might want to rethink your usage or explore different options. Also, double-check if you created that Directory Service resource!
What are you trying to figure out exactly? Did you create any resources recently that you might have overlooked? Just a reminder that AWS Directory Service typically offers a one-month free trial—could it have been longer ago?
The best step is to open a support case with AWS. They've been known to remove charges if you didn't use the billed resources. Just verify that they aren't still racking up charges for you.
It sounds like you might have created that resource without realizing it. I’d definitely recommend reaching out to AWS support directly; they can look into your account and may consider giving you a refund if you explain it was an error.
Quick question—did you maybe set up AWS Workspaces? That could account for the charges too!
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