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,
Gift card scams
A cyber security expert unveils tricks scammers use to steal money off gift cards and what you can do about it.
Don't Fall for Gift Card Scams: Here's How I Spot Them
You get an email saying you've won a free gift card. You might think it’s possible, given that every shop now asks for your email address and enters you into prize drawings. But it’s actually a scam.
Better Business Bureau warning people against scams involving holiday deliveries, gift cards
As people finish their holiday shopping, the Better Business Bureau is warning others of potential scams. Carl Bates, president of the BBB’s Central and South Alabama office, said that in the past few weeks,
BBB: Beware gift card scams during holiday season
It is the holiday shopping season and many people elect to buy gift cards, however, there are some things to remember before you buy them, or if you receive them.
Ohio Department of Commerce Warns Consumers About Holiday Gift Card Scams
Scammers take advantage of this time of year by posing as legitimate businesses or government agencies and pressuring unsuspecting victims to make payments via gift cards. According to recent data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Americans lost nearly $217 million to gift card scams last year alone.
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
How to avoid gift card scams for the holidays
While gift cards are a convenient gift to give this holiday season, they can also be a target for scammers. Law enforcement agencies are warning about a scam called “card draining.” Essentially, a scammer will take the pin and card number off a gift card, and then use the information to siphon the money.
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.
Buyer beware: gift card fraud is now a global crime
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and Homeland Security to take action.
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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5 THINGS TO KNOW: Tips to avoid holiday shopping scams this shopping season
The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office gives tips on how Oklahomans can protect themselves and their families this holiday season from shopping scams. Holiday scams can be reported to the AG’s ...