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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 ...

We’re always interested/slashed annoyed to learn of new scams, particularly around the holidays. So we were intrigued by the announcement from the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center that it ...

Ahead of the holiday season, Texas has arrested three men on suspicion of gift card fraud estimated to be around $14 million. The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center arrested three men ...

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 ...

Are gift cards on your holiday shopping list? Beware, there’s a new scam where the balance on cards you buy may disappear before it can be used. It’s called gift card draining. According to a news ...

WASHINGTON — Gift-giving season is here, and it is a prime time for scammers. Attorney General Brian Schwalb issued a consumer alert Monday morning urging residents to be aware of gift card scams.

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 ...