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,
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 to take action.
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
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,
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.
Only scammers tell you to buy a gift card to pay them
Gift card scams start with a call, text, email, or social media message. The person contacting you is, they say, from the government or a company you know. (They’re not.) They say to pay right away or something terrible will happen. (It won’t.)
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.
Postal worker caught using Amazon gift cards swiped from Christmas card, feds say
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Don't give a drained gift card: How to spot signs of tampering
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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 ...