Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods, systems, and apparatuses for identifying fraudulent portable devices and limiting fraudulent transactions. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method. The method includes receiving, by a verification device, transaction data including an issuer identifier. The verification device further determines issuer information associated with the issuer identifier and provides the issuer information to a verifying entity. The verifying entity verifies that a portable device matches the issuer information before a transaction is authorized.