Is "POS Withdrawal Alibaba.com 400 El Camino SouthSan " fraud?

Written by Lily Tran

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "POS Withdrawal Alibaba.com 400 El Camino SouthSan "?

Alibaba Group, founded in 1999 by Jack Ma and a team of 17 other co-founders, is a Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, internet, and technology. The company operates several businesses, including its primary marketplace, Alibaba.com, which connects international buyers and sellers. Other retail platforms under Alibaba include Taobao, a consumer-to-consumer marketplace, and Tmall, which caters to business-to-consumer sales. The company also provides cloud computing services through Alibaba Cloud, digital media and entertainment via platforms like Youku Tudou, and logistics services with Cainiao Network.

  • **POS Withdrawal**: Point of Sale withdrawal, indicating a transaction made using a debit or credit card
  • **Alibaba.com**: The merchant or vendor where the transaction took place
  • **400 El Camino South**: The street address of the merchant's location
  • **San Mateo**: The city where the transaction occurred

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