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  2. Address verification service - Wikipedia

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    An address verification service ( AVS) is a service provided by major credit card processors to enable merchants to authenticate ownership of a credit or debit card used by a customer. [ 1] AVS is done as part of the merchant's request for authorization in a non-face-to-face credit card transaction. The credit card company or issuing bank ...

  3. Carding (fraud) - Wikipedia

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    Carding (fraud) Carding refers not only to payment card based fraud, but also to a range of related activities and services. Carding is a term of the trafficking and unauthorized use of credit cards. [ 1] The stolen credit cards or credit card numbers are then used to buy prepaid gift cards to cover up the tracks. [ 2]

  4. Postal address verification - Wikipedia

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    If an apartment number is not specified, the default address (lobby) is used for delivery. If the address is valid, it is assigned a ZIP+4 code something like this: 12344-5678, where the first five digits are the ZIP code and the trailing four digits are the delivery range. An address with a ZIP+4 code (or nine-digit ZIP code) is considered to ...

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  6. How do bad guys make fake credit cards? - AOL

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    Open your wallet. Take a look at the first credit card you see. Now look closer, past the large bank logo at the holograph, run your fingers over the embossed and silver tipped numbers and letters.

  7. Advance-fee scam - Wikipedia

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    Advance-fee scam. An advance-fee scam is a form of fraud and is one of the most common types of confidence tricks. The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster claims will be used to obtain the large sum. [ 1][ 2] If a victim makes the ...

  8. What Is a Credit Card Security Code and Why Is It Important?

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    The three- or four-digit code on credit and debit cards can be either a card security code or a card verification value. A three-digit CVV is located on the back of Mastercard®, VISA® and ...

  9. Identity documents in the United States - Wikipedia

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    A DOD identification card number usually matches the holder's Social Security Number. However, on June 1, 2011, the DOD began phasing out use of the SSN to protect service members' identities. [ 18 ] It was replaced with a 10-digit DOD ID Number and a 12-digit Benefits ID Number.