New gift card fraud emerges

Buyer beware: gift card fraud is now a global crime
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and Homeland Security to take action.
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,
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
How to avoid gift card scams for the holidays
While gift cards are a convenient gift to give this holiday season, they can also be a target for scammers. Law enforcement agencies are warning about a scam called “card draining.” Essentially, a scammer will take the pin and card number off a gift card, and then use the information to siphon the money.
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,
How to avoid ‘gift card draining’ scams this holiday
Gift card draining became a popular scam last Christmas with police across the country catching people tampering with gift cards in stores.
Hendersonville police stop elaborate gift card scam
The Hendersonville Police Department recently put an end to a gift card scam that, according to them, was likely done across several states.
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 DHS to take action ...
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BBB of Central and South Alabama: Watch out for this ‘gift card draining’ scam
It’s the holiday season, which is a time for scammers to target gift card purchases, according to the Better Business Bureau. According to a BBB news release, the “gift card draining” scam is one ...
5 holiday scams that could wreck your season
Gift-card draining scams are a year-round concern but can escalate during the holidays as shoppers hand the convenient ...
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ActBlue Bombshell: Dem money platform tells Congress it didn't block foreign gift cards until fall
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'Essentially, I just gifted a scammer $100': Gift card draining costing shoppers and retailers
When shopping for a gift card this holiday season, shoppers may want to pick one from the middle or towards the back of the ...