MastercardFraud
Mastercard 4863 — Cardholder Does Not Recognize – Potential Fraud
What it means
The cardholder does not recognize the transaction on their statement and suspects it may be fraudulent.
Common causes
- Unfamiliar billing descriptor on the statement
- Family member or third party used the card without clear recognition
- Legitimate purchase forgotten or not recognized
Evidence that helps you win
- Billing descriptor matching your store name
- Order confirmation email sent to the cardholder
- Delivery or digital access proof tied to the account
- Customer IP and device data matching prior orders
ChargeGuard auto-collects this evidence the moment a dispute opens.
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