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Why gift card fraud victims almost never get their money back
The AARP runs ads claiming that any request to pay by gift card is always a scam. Patrick McKenzie, writing at Bits About ...
Now is a prime opportunity for scammers to target unsuspecting people as millions of Americans prepare to redeem holiday gift ...
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway says no legitimate company will ever ask for payment via gift cards.
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Gift card scams are common around the holidays. Here's how to protect yourself and your money
Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts every year, but their information is often vulnerable to criminals. Here's how ...
Gift cards remain one of the most popular holiday gifts, but scammers are finding new ways to steal your money before you even buy them. Federal investigators say gift card fraud has grown into a ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Law enforcement officials are warning shoppers to stay vigilant as Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, with scammers ramping up efforts to steal personal and ...
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Gift card fraud is exploding across Canada — protect your money now before scammers drain your balance in seconds
As scammers target gift card users with increasingly sophisticated tactics, Canadians are losing millions. Here’s how to spot ...
After a suspected gift card scam allegedly robbed consumers of nearly $14 million, Texas officials warn consumers to check packaging carefully before purchases.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Several members of a Bend church have become the latest intended targets of a gift-card scam that has been around for years but appears to be getting more sophisticated all the ...
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is urging Missourians to stay vigilant this holiday season as scammers increasingly target consumers through deceptive and high-pressure gift card schemes.
Report Fraud, the national body for fraud reporting, believes it has increased by about 25% over the past two years. New figures from the organisation show they had 9,386 reports of gift card fraud in ...
The longer you wait to use a gift card, the more opportunities scammers have for gift card fraud. Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost Photo:Getty Images Gift cards are a popular last-minute present many ...
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