While many gift card scams involve thieves demanding payments via prepaid cards, there's a less obvious type of fraud known ...

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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — 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 ...

Gift cards are a popular and convenient gift-giving option, but they are also a target for scammers. Stay one step ahead and shop carefully to avoid a scam known as "gift card draining." Here's how ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Gift cards are again a popular Christmas gift. However, law enforcement warns you to double-check your cards before you check out. Officers warn that a scammer may remove the ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Gift cards are a popular and convenient gift-giving option, but they are also a target for scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) encourages you to stay one step ahead ...

Organized crime has quietly turned the humble gift card into a billion dollar pipeline, draining balances before recipients ...