Is "PURCHASE AUTHORIZED ON 01/15 123 MAIN ST JOHN DOE " fraud?

Written by Piper Hall

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "PURCHASE AUTHORIZED ON 01/15 123 MAIN ST JOHN DOE "?

PRK has been in business since 1989. The company offers a range of retail products, including household goods, electronics, and apparel. Additionally, PRK provides various home improvement items and accessories. The company operates through both physical retail locations and an online platform to reach their customers.

  • **PURCHASE AUTHORIZED**: Indicates that a purchase transaction has been approved.
  • **ON 01/15**: Specifies the date of the transaction, which is January 15th.
  • **123 MAIN ST**: Represents the merchant's address where the transaction took place.
  • **JOHN DOE**: Name of the merchant or individual associated with the transaction.
  • **SXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX**: A partially masked identifier, often an account or authorization number.
  • **CARD 5759**: The last four digits of the card used for the transaction.
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