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Holiday “gift exchange” posts on social media often hide illegal pyramid schemes Fake toll texts, shady holiday apps, and bogus gift-card offers are surging We’ve all been conditioned to be wary of ...

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 ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday presents to give, but they’re also one of the easiest for scammers to compromise. That leaves you with a gift card that’s already depleted by the ...

Coming off the holiday season, attorneys general from 13 states — including Michigan — and the District of Columbia are calling on the public to be aware of gift card scams and report if they ...

OHIO, USA — As Ohio officials predict that holiday spending will exceed $32 billion in the state, they are warning shoppers to be vigilant for a rise in gift card scams and other seasonal cons. The ...

The hit: Once a cashier activates the card for a unknowing buyer, the crook drains it fast—often before it’s even used Avoid it: Check the PIN/scratch area for tampering, grab from the back, pay with ...

As scammers target gift card users with increasingly sophisticated tactics, Canadians are losing millions. Here’s how to spot ...