Is "VISA DDA PUR AP XXXXXX E ZPASS MA XXXXXXXXXXX *" fraud?

Written by Aiden Lee

June 18th, 2024

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What is "VISA DDA PUR AP XXXXXX E ZPASS MA XXXXXXXXXXX *"?

E-ZPass MA is a service that has been in operation since 1998, facilitating electronic toll collection in the state of Massachusetts. The organization provides transponders that allow users to pass through toll booths without stopping, simplifying the process of toll collection for drivers. Apart from transponders, they offer account management services through their website and customer service centers, enabling users to monitor and replenish their accounts. The service is part of the larger E-ZPass network, which is used in multiple states across the United States to streamline toll payments.

  • VISA: Payment network used for the transaction.
  • DDA: Demand Deposit Account, indicating the type of bank account.
  • PUR: Indicates that the transaction is a purchase.
  • AP: Could be a transaction type code or an authorization code.
  • XXXXXX: Placeholder for a merchant or terminal identifier.
  • E ZPASS: Merchant name or type, likely referencing electronic toll collection.
  • MA: Likely indicates the state or region, in this case, Massachusetts.
  • XXXXXXXXXXX: Placeholder for a transaction or reference number.
  • *: Separator or end of the transaction code.

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