Is "POS Withdraw TARGET 00017ANKENY" fraud?

Written by Ava Morales

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "POS Withdraw TARGET 00017ANKENY"?

Target Corporation has been in operation since 1902. Their retail offerings span multiple categories including clothing, furniture, electronics, toys, and groceries, among others. The company also provides online shopping and shipping services.'

  • POS: Indicates that the transaction took place at a point of sale terminal.
  • Withdraw: Indicates that the transaction involves a withdrawal of funds from the account.
  • TARGET: Refers to the merchant name or business involved in the transaction. In this case, the transaction was made at a Target store.
  • 00017: Represents a unique identifier or location code related to the specific Target store or branch.
  • ANKENY: Refers to the city or location where the Target store is located. In this case, the transaction took place in Ankeny.

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