Method and apparatus for detecting and investigating fraudulent transactions in debit and charge card activations
US6488206B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/1083
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for the detection and investigation of fraudulent debit and charge card activation transactions. Cardholder information on file is matched with information provided at activation time. Where matching does not occur, fraud is a possibility. All activation activity is captured and summarized. Absolute failures are highlighted. Subsequent fraudulent use of fraudulently activated cards can be investigated resulting in possible identification of the alleged fraudulent card user.
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