Is "CHECKCARD 0402 PTC EZ PASS AUTO RE. PA XXXXXXXXXXX" fraud?

Written by Sage Wallace

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "CHECKCARD 0402 PTC EZ PASS AUTO RE. PA XXXXXXXXXXX"?

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 (purchase made using a debit card)
  • **0402: ** Date of the transaction (MMDD format, indicating April 2nd)
  • **PTC EZ PASS AUTO RE.: ** Merchant description (EZ Pass Autoreplenishment service)
  • **PA: ** State where the transaction occurred (Pennsylvania)
  • **XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: ** Transaction identifier (unique code for bank processing)
  • Verify if this transaction is fraud in 30 seconds

    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

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    STEP 3

    Reconcile

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