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CODE 10 AUTHORIZATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-09-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- code 10 authorization
1, record 1, English, code%2010%20authorization
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Code 10 is a universal code that allows you to alert an authorization department of a suspected fraudulent transaction without alarming the customer. Call for a Code 10 when you think a transaction needs a closer look or when you believe a fraudulent transaction is occurring. 2, record 1, English, - code%2010%20authorization
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- autorisation de code 10
1, record 1, French, autorisation%20de%20code%2010
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le code 10, utilisé partout, vous permet de signaler à un service d'autorisation, sans alerter le client, que vous soupçonnez qu'une opération pourrait être frauduleuse. Appelez pour obtenir une autorisation de code 10 si vous croyez qu'il faut surveiller de près une opération ou si vous pensez qu'une opération frauduleuse est sur le point de se produire. 2, record 1, French, - autorisation%20de%20code%2010
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- authorization centre
1, record 2, English, authorization%20centre
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Call your VISA Authorization Centre and identify your call as a "Code 10" authorization anytime you suspect a transaction may be fraudulent or suspicious. 2, record 2, English, - authorization%20centre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Credit card numbers and amounts are encrypted and sent to a credit card authorization center for service and approval. 3, record 2, English, - authorization%20centre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- authorization center
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- centre d'autorisation
1, record 2, French, centre%20d%27autorisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Appelez votre Centre d'autorisation VISA et identifiez votre appel comme étant une autorisation « Code 10 » chaque fois qu'une transaction vous paraît frauduleuse ou suspecte. 2, record 2, French, - centre%20d%27autorisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Si [les signatures] ne correspondent pas, vous pourriez être en mesure de mettre un terme à une transaction frauduleuse, même si le centre d'autorisation n'a pas encore été averti de retenir la carte. 3, record 2, French, - centre%20d%27autorisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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