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Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Three illegal immigrants from Eastern Europe have been arrested in Texas for their alleged involvement in a $14 million gift card fraud scheme across several states. Kristians Petroviskis, Romunds ...

ALERT, A WARNING TONIGHT FOR THOSE LOOKING TO SELL GIFT CARDS ONLINE. THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU IS INFORMING CONSUMERS OF A SCAM CALLED GIFT CARD DRAINING. WESH 2’S DAVID JONES SPOKE WITH THE VICTIM, ...

Sometimes switching mobile carriers is necessary to get the best price and coverage. But the process can be a hassle, especially if you have to upgrade your phone at the same time. Luckily, with the ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday gifts nationwide, but the same convenience that makes them attractive also makes them a frequent target for fraud. According to the Retail Gift Card ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Scammers don’t take time off for the holidays. In fact, this time of year is prime season for fraud, especially as people shop, gift, and travel more than usual. Consumer Reports ...

MINUTES. THANK YOU MARKEES. WELL, THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS, DEPUTIES WANT PEOPLE TO KEEP A CLOSER EYE ON THEIR CREDIT CARD AND BANK STATEMENTS. WESH TWO TONY ATKINS IS JOINING US LIVE TONIGHT FROM VOLUSIA ...

If you plan to give or get a gift card, read on for what consumers should know to avoid a draining scam. While shopping for a gift card at Walgreens, David Wimett said he took precautions. “I looked ...

Buying gift cards this season? Here are the do's and don'ts that help you save and stay safe. First, do look for discounts. So there are *** few places that you want to search. First of all, go to *** ...

The hit: Once a cashier activates the card for a unknowing buyer, the crook drains it fast—often before it’s even used Avoid it: Check the PIN/scratch area for tampering, grab from the back, pay with ...

Americans lost $12.5 billion to credit card fraud in 2024, a 25 percent increase from the previous year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Even so, credit cards are one of the safest ways to ...