Is "MPLS USPS PDC MN DES:FED SALARY ID:XXXXXXXXXX73864" fraud?

Written by Remi Russell

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "MPLS USPS PDC MN DES:FED SALARY ID:XXXXXXXXXX73864"?

The U.S. Post Office, formally known as the United States Postal Service, was established in 1775 and became an independent government agency in 1971. The services they offer include letter and package delivery, courier and express mail, business mail services, and postal money orders. They also offer various retail products such as postage stamps, shipping supplies, and postal stationary. The U.S. Post Office provides international shipping and mail services as well.'

MPLS: The name or abbreviation of the location where the transaction took place.

USPS: The United States Postal Service, indicating that the transaction is related to postal services.

PDC: Stands for Payment Data Collection, indicating that this is a payment-related transaction.

MN: Abbreviation for the state of Minnesota, indicating the location of the transaction.

DES: Describes the type of payment or service, possibly short for "Department of Employment and Economic Development."

FED SALARY: Specifies that the transaction is related to a federal salary payment.

ID: XXXXXXXXXX73864

INDN: CO

ID: XXXXX36122

PPD: Stands for Prearranged Payment and Deposit, indicating the method of payment used for the transaction.

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