Is "PURCHASE INTL AUTHORIZED ON 04/10 BP*JOHN DOE CIU" fraud?

Written by Sage Wallace

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "PURCHASE INTL AUTHORIZED ON 04/10 BP*JOHN DOE CIU"?

Antone's is a family-owned business that has been in operation since 1973. They specialize in providing a variety of high-quality meat products, including sausages, jerkies, and smoked meats. Antone's also offers a selection of specialty cheeses and deli items for their customers.

  • PURCHASE INTL AUTHORIZED: Indicates that the transaction is an authorized international purchase
  • 04/10: Date of the transaction
  • BP*JOHN DOE: Merchant or business name (BP) followed by the name of the person or company associated with the transaction (JOHN DOE)
  • CIUDAD DE MEX MEX: City and country where the transaction took place (Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico)
  • S383101228049247: Transaction code or reference number
  • CARD XXXX: Last four digits of the credit card used for the transaction

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