Is "POS WITHDRAWALCARRS #1812 123 MAIN St Card XXXXXXX" fraud?

Written by Ava Morales

June 18th, 2024

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What is "POS WITHDRAWALCARRS #1812 123 MAIN St Card XXXXXXX"?

Safeway is a supermarket chain that has been in business since 1915. The company operates a network of grocery stores across the United States and is a subsidiary of Albertsons Companies, Inc. Safeway's retail products encompass a wide range of items, including fresh produce, meats, dairy, bakery goods, canned and packaged foods, beverages, household essentials, and pharmaceutical products through in-store pharmacies. Additionally, Safeway provides various private-label products under its own brands.

  • POS WITHDRAWAL: Point of Sale withdrawal
  • CARRS #1812: Merchant name and location identifier
  • 123 MAIN St: Merchant address
  • Card XXXXXXXX: Masked card number used
  • MCC 5411: Merchant Category Code for grocery stores/supermarkets

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    STEP 3

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