Is "POS PURCH / ATT* BILL PAYMEN 4814 TX DALLAS ATT* B" fraud?

Written by Ethan Patel

June 18th, 2024

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What is "POS PURCH / ATT* BILL PAYMEN 4814 TX DALLAS ATT* B"?

AT&T is a telecommunications company that was founded in 1983. It provides a range of products and services including wireless communications, data/broadband and internet services, digital video services, local and long-distance telephone services, telecommunications equipment, managed networking, and wholesale services. AT&T also offers a range of products through its subsidiary, WarnerMedia, which includes providing films, television, gaming, and other entertainment services.'

  • POS PURCH: This indicates that the transaction was made using a point of sale (POS) system, typically referring to a purchase made with a debit or credit card.
  • ATT*: This is likely the abbreviation for AT&T, which is the company involved in the transaction.
  • BILL PAYMEN: This suggests that the transaction is related to a payment made towards a bill.
  • 4814: This could be a merchant category code (MCC) indicating the type of business where the purchase was made. In this case, it might represent a category related to telecommunications or communication services.
  • TX DALLAS: This refers to the location of the transaction, specifically the city of Dallas in the state of Texas.
  • ATT* BILL PAYMEN US: The "US" indicates that the transaction was made in the United States. The phrase "ATT* BILL PAYMEN" reiterates that the payment was made to AT&T for a bill.

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