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Transaction Type Definitions

Cash: Money in the form of coins or bills.
Check/Cashier's Check: A document that orders a bank, building society to pay a specific amount of money from a person's account to the person in whose name the check has been issued.
Cryptocurrency/Crypto ATM: Cryptocurrencies are digital tokens. Cryptocurrency payments may be made through an exchange or directly to the recipient. A Crypto ATM or kiosk that allows a person to purchase Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by using cash or debit card.
Debit Card/Credit Card: Payment cards that can be used in place of cash to make purchases. A debit card is usually linked to a bank account. A credit card is linked to a line of credit.
Money Order: A printed order for payment of a specified sum from prepaid funds, issued by a bank or Post Office.
Peer-to-Peer Transfer: A Peer-to-Peer (or P2P) transaction is an electronic payment method via a third-party application or website that allows users to send money directly between two parties with separate bank accounts.
Prepaid/Gift Card: A prepaid/gift card is not linked to a bank or credit union account. Instead, money is deposited or "loaded" onto the card with a certain amount before the card can be used.
Wire Transfer: Types of electronic fund transfers to send money directly from one account to another. A wire transfer is a transaction initiated through a bank moving funds from one account to another at an external bank, can be domestic or international. This includes ACH transactions , which involve the transfer of funds between banks, credit unions, or other financial institutions through an electronic network.

Routing Number Definition

A routing number (also known as an "RTN" or "ABA Routing Number") is a code used by financial institutions to identify one another, usually for electronic fund or wire transfers. It may have been provided as payment instructions by the individuals or organizations you are reporting

SWIFT Code Definition

A SWIFT Code is an eight- or eleven-character code made up of letters and numbers that are used in international transfers of money. It may have been provided as payment instructions by the individuals or organizations you are reporting, particularly if the money is being sent to another country. For example: AAAABBC1 or AAAABBC1234

Peer-to-peer Account Identifiers

Please use an email address or a phone number for an Account Identifier in a Peer-to-Peer transaction if possible.

Type of CryptoCurrency

Type of cryptocurrency you sent as part of this transaction. (For example: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Litecoin, etc.)

Transaction ID/Hash

Example: 0xfa485de419011ceefdd3cd00a4ff64e52bf9a0dfa528e4fff8bb4c9c. The ID/Hash is typically much longer than a crypto address or P2P account identifier.

Cryptocurrency ATM/Kiosk

If you used a cryptocurrency ATM/Kiosk, include the type/name, such as Bitcoin Depot, CoinFlip, Margo, etc.

ATM/Kiosk Address

Include the physical address of the ATM/Kiosk

Originating Wallet Address

Your wallet address. Example: 0x58566904f57eac4E9EDd81BbC2f877865ECd35985. An address is approximately 26-63 characters. If you do not have the whole address, include what you do have.

Recipient Wallet Address

The wallet address where you sent funds. Example: 0x58566904f57eac4E9EDd81BbC2f877865ECd35985. An address is approximately 26-63 characters. If you do not have the whole address, include what you do have.

Type of Prepaid/Gift Card

The type of prepaid or gift card purchased as part of this transaction. (For example: Visa, MasterCard, Macys, Home Depot, Steam, etc.)

Terms and Conditions

Prior to filing a complaint with the CFIT, please read the following information regarding terms and conditions.

Should you have additional questions prior to filing your complaint, view FAQ for more information on inquiries such as:

What details will I be asked to include in my complaint?
What happens after I file a complaint?
How are complaints resolved?
Should I retain evidence related to my complaint?

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