Is "METRO MAR 2538 IRONWOO SUN PRAIRIE WIUS05154 Debit" fraud?

Written by Ava Morales

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "METRO MAR 2538 IRONWOO SUN PRAIRIE WIUS05154 Debit"?

Metro Market has been in business since it first opened its doors in 2004. The company provides a range of retail products that include groceries, fresh produce, household items, personal care products, and deli services. Additionally, Metro Market offers bakery items, frozen foods, and beverages. The merchant operates various store locations and serves a wide customer base with its extensive product offerings.

METRO: Merchant's name

MAR: Transaction month

2538: Transaction sequence number

IRONWOO: Truncated part of the merchant's location or name

SUN PRAIRIE: City of the transaction

WIUS05154: State (WI) and unique transaction identifier

Debit: Transaction type

PIN Purchase: Method of transaction (PIN purchase)

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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

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STEP 3

Reconcile

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