unauthorized transactions
[/ˌʌnˈɔθəraɪzd trænˈzækʃənz/]
nounpl: unauthorized transactions
transações não autorizadas
1. Financial activities or exchanges of money/assets conducted without proper authorization or consent from the account holder or authorized party
The customer reported unauthorized transactions on their credit card statement.
O cliente denunciou transações não autorizadas no extrato do cartão de crédito.
2. Illegal or fraudulent financial operations performed without permission or legitimate authority
The bank investigated unauthorized transactions totaling $5,000 in the account.
O banco investigou transações não autorizadas totalizando R$ 25.000 na conta.
3. Transfers, withdrawals, or purchases made without the knowledge or consent of the rightful account owner
She immediately called the bank upon discovering unauthorized transactions on her account.
Ela ligou imediatamente para o banco ao descobrir transações não autorizadas em sua conta.
In both Brazil and the USA, unauthorized transactions are taken seriously by financial institutions. Brazilian banks and the Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil) have strict consumer protection regulations. In the USA, the Fair Credit Billing Act protects consumers. Both cultures emphasize the importance of monitoring accounts regularly and reporting suspicious activity immediately to prevent financial loss.
NYC Slang
shady transactions; sketchy charges
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