Is "Debit Purchase -visa Card 9886gtl*inmate PhoneXXXX" fraud?

Written by Piper Hall

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "Debit Purchase -visa Card 9886gtl*inmate PhoneXXXX"?

Inmate is a company that has been in business since 2011. It is known for providing a variety of retail products that include home decor, furniture, and accessories. The company specializes in products that are crafted by prisoners, aiming to bring unique items to the market. Additionally, Inmate offers clothing and lifestyle products, further diversifying its catalog. The company operates through an online platform, reaching customers who are interested in unique and handcrafted goods.

  • Debit Purchase: Indicates that money was withdrawn from the account.
  • -visa Card: Specifies that a Visa card was used for the transaction.
  • 9886: Often the last four digits of the card number used.
  • gtl: Likely an abbreviation for the vendor or merchant name.
  • *inmate Phone: Description of the service or product purchased.
  • XXXXXXXXXXXX: Redacted portion of the card number or account identification.
  • va: Likely the state abbreviation where the transaction vendor is located (Virginia).

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    Verify With Receipt

    The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which you can finding by searching in your email accounts for.
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    STEP 2

    Connect Your Bank

    Connect to your bank account/credit card transactions through the secure (256 bit encryption) Reconciliation feature within the app.

    STEP 3

    Reconcile

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