Is "Pos Debit- 0416 0416 funimation" fraud?

Written by Ethan Patel

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "Pos Debit- 0416 0416 funimation"?

Funimation, officially known as Funimation Global Group, LLC, has been in business since its founding in 1994. The company specializes in the distribution, production, and licensing of Japanese anime and other entertainment properties. Funimation provides retail products that include anime series and films available on Blu-ray, DVD, and through digital download. Additionally, they offer streaming services for on-demand access to anime content. The company's catalog spans various anime genres and includes both subtitled and English-dubbed versions.

**Pos Debit**: Indicates a point of sale debit transaction

**0416**: Likely the transaction date (MMDD format), meaning April 16th

**0416**: Transaction or reference number

**funimation**: Merchant name where the transaction occurred

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