Is "CPENERGY ENTEX ENT ACH DR PPD ID: 176051140D" fraud?

Written by Julian Sanchez

June 18th, 2024

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What is "CPENERGY ENTEX ENT ACH DR PPD ID: 176051140D"?

CenterPoint Energy is an energy delivery company that has been in business since 1882. The company provides electric transmission and distribution, as well as natural gas distribution services. CenterPoint Energy operates in various U.S. states, including Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company provides a range of retail products, including natural gas and electricity services, as well as home protection plans and energy efficiency solutions.

  • CPENERGY: Company name or business identifier
  • ENTEX: Additional identifier or subdivision of the company
  • ENT: Transaction type (i.e., electronic network transaction)
  • ACH: Automated Clearing House, indicating the transaction was processed through the ACH network
  • DR: Debit transaction indicating money was withdrawn from the account
  • PPD: Prearranged Payment and Deposit entry, typically a consumer deposit or preauthorized payment
  • ID: Identification label for the subsequent unique code
  • 176051140D: Unique transaction identifier or trace number

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