New gift card fraud emerges

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,
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.
The New Holiday Gift Card Scam Every New Yorker Is About to Fall For
Stay alert, New Yorkers! Learn how scammers are targeting gift cards during the holidays. Protect yourself and your loved ones.
Why gift cards are the hottest holiday presents, for people and retailers
Black Friday shopping for the perfect present? Turns out gift cards are the No. 1 item on wish lists, according to the National Retail Federation.
Scammers targeting holiday gift cards to steal your money
With the holiday season in full swing, scammers are on the hunt looking to steal your money or identity. A woman recently sent two $50 gift cards to loved ones, only for them to get to the counter to check out and find they had a goose egg on that card.
BBB CONSUMER TIPS: Tips for holiday gift card giving and receiving
A record 182 million Americans shopped in stores and online during the 2023 five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation. Th
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
Consumer Reports shares tips to avoid holiday scams and gift card fraud this season
"Passive scrolling is the biggest way people lose money on social media. Take the name of the website into any search engine or into bbb.org and type in the word fraud, scam or review and see what people are saying about it off the social media site," McGovern said.
Check your gift cards before purchasing: the latest scam
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 holidays when you’re out shopping for your loved ones.
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New Holiday Gift Card Scam Every New Yorker Is About to Fall for.
Stay alert, New Yorkers! Learn how scammers are targeting gift cards during the holidays. Protect yourself and your loved ...
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Blackhawk Network and Gopuff Partner to Deliver Gift Cards to Customers in Minutes
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Gift cards: A practical, personal and budget-friendly present
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Gift Cards Can Feel Generic. There’s a Better Way to Give Them.
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Bayou Axe hosts fun holiday toy & gift card drive to benefit children’s organizations
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