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Federal authorities are cracking down on gift card fraud schemes linked to organized crime rings that leave consumers with empty cards despite proper activation at the register.
Crime Stoppers is warning people to be aware of scammers impersonating law enforcement, who may ask for gift cards to fix missed jury duty or warrants, and encourages anyone with information on ...
The Basics of the Scam Cybercrime involving gift cards often takes the form of phishing, where criminals trick victims into providing card numbers and PINs.
Two bills working their way through the Florida legislature would define gift card fraud and the penalties for it. Here's what to know.
Two men have been charged with stealing thousands of altered gift cards from metro Detroit Meijer stores.
Consumer experts and law enforcement have an important gift card scam alert as the holiday shopping season begins. What you should know ...
Scammers typically steal gift card numbers from racks in stores, waiting for an unsuspecting customer to load money onto them. The scammers drain the balance before the buyer can use the funds.
With gift card fraud on the rise, some states are cracking down, requiring retailers to change how they sell gift cards.
Gift card fraud—which is the manipulation or theft of funds from gift cards before their use—has surged in recent years, with the issue reaching an all-time high last year.
In a series of Channel 2 Action News investigations, we’ve shown you how gift cards can be drained and emptied by thieves before the gift recipient ever gets a chance to use the card.
Did you know you should register the gift cards you get? When you get a gift card, look for the website on the back and register the card. This protects your card balance if it's lost or stolen.
WATCH: How to protect yourself from gift card fraud MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Octavia Cheney couldn't wait to surprise her daughter with digital currency for her favorite online game.