Is "POS Withdrawal VZWRLSS*APOCC / VISN" fraud?

Written by Caleb Martin

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "POS Withdrawal VZWRLSS*APOCC / VISN"?

Verizon is a multinational company, founded in 2000 after the merger of Bell Atlantic Corporation and GTE Corporation. It offers various telecommunication services, including wireless communications, local and long-distance voice services, broadband networking, video and digital television services, and internet services. It has also been steadily expanding into the wired broadband and telephony market. In addition, Verizon provides network services for the federal government including business phone systems, data solutions and cybersecurity. It also provides IoT (Internet of Things) services that include fleet management, asset tracking, smart cities solutions and more.'

  • POS Withdrawal: The transaction was made at a point of sale, indicating that a purchase or withdrawal was made at a physical location.
  • VZWRLSS: This is an abbreviation for Verizon Wireless, indicating that the transaction is related to this company.
  • *APOCC: This could be a merchant or location code associated with Verizon Wireless or a specific Verizon Wireless store. The exact meaning may vary depending on the specific system or format used by the bank.
  • / VISN: This could be an abbreviation for "Vision," indicating that the transaction is related to a service or product related to vision (e.g., eyewear, eye care, etc.). It may also refer to "Visa," depending on the context and the bank's coding system.

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