Is "CHECKCARD 0216 PTC EZ 123 MAIN StSS AUTO RE. 123 M" fraud?

Written by Ethan Patel

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "CHECKCARD 0216 PTC EZ 123 MAIN StSS AUTO RE. 123 M"?

PTC EZ Pass Auto Re has been in business for several years, providing various products and services related to electronic toll collection systems. The company offers the EZ Pass transponders which are used for automated toll payment in various states. They also provide support and account management services for users, including account setup, balance inquiries, and transponder replacements. Additionally, the company offers informational resources related to toll road usage, billing FAQs, and updates on new tolling locations.

  • **CHECKCARD**: Type of transaction (Check Card purchase)
  • **0216**: Transaction date (February 16th)
  • **PTC EZ**: Merchant name (PTC EZ)
  • **123 MAIN StSS AUTO RE. 123 MAIN St**: Merchant address (123 MAIN Street, possibly AUTO RE (Auto Repair) at the same address)
  • **XXXXX6530XXXXXXXXXX4976**: Card number partially masked for security
  • **CKCD**: Check Card
  • **4784**: Last four digits of the card number
  • **XXXXXXXXXX360816**: Additional transaction or reference number
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