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,
Get 15% off a $50 Red Lobster gift card at Amazon ahead of the holidays
Red Lobster's $50 gift card is discounted by 15% at Amazon, dropping its price to $42.50. The holidays are fast approaching, and if you're still looking for some gift ideas, Amazon's here to help. For a limited time,
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
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.
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,
Save 15% on a $50 Aeropostale gift card for a limited time
As of Dec. 13, the $50 Aeropostale gift card is down to $42.50 at Amazon. ...
Southern California police department warns shoppers of gift card scam
As the holidays approach, a Southern California police department is warning shoppers to be on the lookout for a gift card ...
Score a free $30 gift card when you buy the 256GB Meta Quest 3S from Best Buy
FREEBIE ALERT: As of Dec. 10, the Meta Quest 3S (256GB) includes a free $30 Best Buy e-gift card.
Postal worker caught using Amazon gift cards swiped from Christmas card, feds say
A U.S. Postal Service worker is accused of stealing gift cards from the mail in Missouri. Joseph S. Wilkins, 56, pleaded ...
Don't give a drained gift card: How to spot signs of tampering
Gift cards continue to be the most requested Christmas gift. Unfortunately, thieves can get to them first, draining the card ...
Salvation Army in need of grocery gift card donations
This holiday season, the Salvation Army is preparing for its Angel Tree distribution which benefits more than 1,400 families ...
Suspects in sprawling gift card scheme operating out of New Hampshire reach plea deal
Naxin Wu and Mingdong Chen, accused of being members of a criminal ring operating out of New Hampshire, are expected to plead ...
Score a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro earbuds with a $20 Amazon gift card
As of Dec. 11, get a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro for $189.99, down from $269.99. That's $80 off its normal price, plus ...
Nationwide gift card scam linked to fentanyl and human trafficking, DHS says
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and Homeland Security ...