New gift card fraud emerges

New gift card fraud emerges as holiday scams are on the rise
According to the the Better Business Bureau, gift cards are considered by many to be a popular and convenient gift-giving option – especially around the holidays. According to a new study from Capital One Shopping,
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Gift card scams
A cyber security expert unveils tricks scammers use to steal money off gift cards and what you can do about it.
BBB: new gift card fraud emerges as related fraud is on the rise
According to the the Better Business Bureau, gift cards are considered by many to be a popular and convenient gift-giving option – especially around the holidays. According to a new study from Capital One Shopping,
BBB warns holiday shoppers of the 'Gift Card Draining' scam
Gift cards are a popular choice for holiday gift-giving, offering convenience and flexibility. However, they have also become a prime target for scammers, lead
Consumer Reports shares tips to avoid holiday scams and gift card fraud this season
"Passive scrolling is the biggest way people lose money on social media. Take the name of the website into any search engine or into bbb.org and type in the word fraud, scam or review and see what people are saying about it off the social media site," McGovern said.
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Check your gift cards before purchasing: the latest scam
One woman told 2 NEWS she felt violated after she purchased a gift card and had those funds stolen electronically. Economic experts say all kinds of scams increase during the holidays when you’re out shopping for your loved ones.
Don’t fall for this common gift card scam
As the holidays approach, a Southern California police department is warning shoppers to be on the lookout for a gift card fund-draining scam. “Fraudsters are tampering with gift cards on store racks,
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