Is "Purchase CUMMING SHELL" fraud?

Written by Gavin Brooks

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "Purchase CUMMING SHELL"?

Shell, also known as Royal Dutch Shell, is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies. It was established in 1907 through the merger of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and the Shell Transport and Trading Company Ltd. Shell operates in over 70 countries and is involved in various segments of the energy industry, including exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas. Its retail products include fuels, lubricants, bitumen, natural gas, and electricity. The company also provides a range of services like electric vehicle charging, and convenience retailing at its fuel stations.

  • Purchase: Transaction type indicating a purchase of goods or services
  • CUMMING: Likely refers to the location or area where the transaction took place (in this case, Cumming, which could be a city or town)
  • SHELL: Refers to the business name, which in this case is a Shell gas station or convenience store

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