Gift card and package delivery scams ramp up this holiday season: The signs to watch for
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning of two popular scams in the days ahead of Christmas, including gift card "draining" and package delivery scams. In this scam, experts say scammers either scan gift card barcodes to clone them after they are purchased and loaded, or put their own barcode over top of the original one.
Still Shopping Today? IRS Warns of Holiday Season Gift Card Scams and Other Fraud
The holiday shopping season is reaching its endgame, but you should still heed warnings from the IRS over rampant year-end scams.
Here's how you can avoid gift card scams this holiday season
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As the holiday season approaches, gift cards remain a popular choice for last-minute shoppers. However, consumers should be wary of scams that resulted in $217 million in losses last year.
What you should know about the new scam ‘draining’ gift cards before they’re even sold
When time’s running short to finish your holiday shopping, buying gift cards from the local big box or grocery store is an easy way to cross the task off your list, especially when you just don’t
My Family Has Been Targeted by Credit Card and Gift Card Scammers. Here's How We Stay Safe
If you gave a scammer your personal information, then you should go to IdentityTheft.gov to see what steps you can take, such as monitoring or freezing your credit. Finally, you should report a scam to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Redding holiday shopper shares experiences with gift card scams
REDDING, Calif. — Holiday shoppers are being targeted by gift card scammers, even right here in the Northstate. A Redding woman named Erin told KRCR that she recently bought several gift cards in store from a local Walmart and Walgreens as Christmas gifts for her elderly parents.
Better Business Bureau warns of gift card scams during holiday season
As holiday shopping ramps up, taking these simple steps can help ensure your gift reaches its intended recipient without any surprises.
Scammers are targeting gift cards this holiday season, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission is issuing a warning about one of the most popular gifts this time of year.
FTC warns shoppers about gift card scams ahead of holiday rush
The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers can access gift card numbers and PINs even before purchase. Kelly O'Grady shares tips for staying safe during one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
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FBI warns of holiday gift card scams
ATLANTA (WJBF) – The FBI is warning of an uptick in holiday gift card scams. Investigators say scammers are placing ...
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Unwanted gift card in your stocking? Don't let it go to waste
"The gift card doesn't go to waste and you get that tax receipt in return, and it does help you save money at the end of the ...
‘$320 of gift cards’: Target shopper issues warning for anyone who buys gift cards
Gift card skimming is a scam in which a thief will use a device to copy the information off of the back of a gift card, as ...
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Gift Card Goldmine: 10 Strategies to Maximize Gift Cards That Don't Match Your Needs
not every gift card fits the recipient's needs. Milvian shares expert advice on how to make the most of unwanted gift ...
Palm Beach Police warn of holiday scams. Here's what to watch for.
From gift cards to family emergencies, scammers are looking for any way to take your money this holiday season.
Here's how to avoid holiday scams over the holidays
That means that when the cashier scans a gift card and shoppers pay, their money can actually go elsewhere and leave them ...