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Why gift card fraud victims almost never get their money back

The AARP runs ads claiming that any request to pay by gift card is always a scam. Patrick McKenzie, writing at Bits About Money, points out this is technically false - gift cards are a legitimate ...
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Missouri's attorney general is warning about gift card scams. Here's what to watch out for

Missouri's attorney general is warning about scammers targeting consumers through deceptive and high-pressure gift card schemes. Catherine Hanaway said millions of dollars are lost to gift card fraud ...
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Gift card scams are common around the holidays. Here's how to protect yourself and your money

Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday gifts nationwide, but the same convenience that makes them attractive also makes them a frequent target for fraud. According to the Retail Gift Card ...
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Gift card fraud is exploding across Canada — protect your money now before scammers drain your balance in seconds

Gift cards may be a convenient and popular gifting choice, but they’re also a hot target for scammers. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), Canadians reported losing over $6.8 million ...
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Scammers target victims with fake sweepstakes prizes and demand gift card payments

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — BBB Sweepstakes, Lottery, and Prize Scam Study Better Business Bureau *Check out all the latest scams at joeknowsbetter.com Older adults are the primary target of ...