diff --git a/endpoints/webhooks.py b/endpoints/webhooks.py
index 6277724cf..370f5d20e 100644
--- a/endpoints/webhooks.py
+++ b/endpoints/webhooks.py
@@ -46,8 +46,10 @@ def stripe_webhook():
     change_type = ''
     if event_type.endswith('.deleted'):
       plan_id = request_data['data']['object']['plan']['id']
-      change_type = 'canceled %s' % plan_id
-      send_subscription_change(change_type, customer_id, cust_email, quay_username)
+      requested = bool(request_data.get('request'))
+      if requested:
+        change_type = 'canceled %s' % plan_id
+        send_subscription_change(change_type, customer_id, cust_email, quay_username)
     elif event_type.endswith('.created'):
       plan_id = request_data['data']['object']['plan']['id']
       change_type = 'subscribed %s' % plan_id