Internet Fraud

Is there any kind of fraud that can be committed using the confirmation numbers found on credit card receipts? I work in a small store and we suspect a customer may be committing credit card fraud, but we can't figure out exactly what she is up to...

Generally the Merchant confirmation numbers you receive from the bank are not related to credit card numbers. They are transaction numbers. They are a way to verify that the merchant did obtain a valid card transaction verification and validation. Check your receipts to determine if the full credit card number is printed on the receipt or just the last 4 to 6 numbers which is the national trend. If your receipts have full credit card numbers, then any receipts the customer can get a hold of could enable her to commit fraud. Are you concerned about return for cash fraud? IF you suspect she is not who she claims to be and you suspect she is committing fraud on the credit card, you can call the credit card company which will reward you IF YOU ARE CORRECT. Rewards vary, but usually range from $25 to $100.00. Rewards are often checks made out to the clerk who makes the report depending on the store policies.

No, the confirmation numbers are a sequential numbers and there is no connection between them and anything else. The same numbers are also used over and over again every day throughout the USA. There is no fraud that can be committed by using them.

ask for ID if it seems suspicious