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2. Holiday Scam: What Is Gift Card Draining Plus 4 Red Flags to ...

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   As Americans continue to slide through holiday mode, they're going to get more calls, emails and texts for legitimate shopping deals. But they're also increasingly going to be the targets of ...

3. Gift card scams 2023: What to know about 'card draining' and ...

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   What to know about the gift card scam:Police warn holiday shoppers about card draining Holiday drinks: Try one of these 12 Christmas, holiday craft beers from Louisville breweries Using gift cards ...

4. Gift Card Scams: What They Are and How to Avoid Them - AOL

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   If you plan to purchase a gift card this holiday season, beware: Scammers are now using them to swipe your money. A study by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) found that gift card scams nearly ...

5. Email fraud - Wikipedia

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   The email looks legitimate and includes the official logo of the business or school. Opening the attachment can potentially infect your computer with malware. Gift Card Scam: Someone has hacked into your close friend's email account, and you get a message from them asking for help buying gift cards.

6. How Not to Fall for Gift Card Scams - AOL

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   According to the FTC, consumers reported 48,800 cases of gift card fraud or reload card fraud totaling more than $228 million in losses last year. That's more cases than the following other types ...

7. Beware of gift card fraud — don't let it hijack your holiday ...

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   The Federal Trade Commission reports that gift card fraud has been on the rise since the pandemic started. In the first nine months of 2021, more gift card fraud was reported than in all of 2020 ...

8. Scam Alert: IRS Warns of Scammers Asking for Gift Cards for ...

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   'Tis the season -- for financial scams of all kinds, when hackers and thieves attempt to separate well-meaning, hard-working people from their money. See: IRS Offers Advice on How You Can Avoid ...

9. Here's What to Do When You’re a Fraud or Scam Victim - AOL

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   Fraud alerts are free and last 90 days or seven years, depending on which type of alert you choose. To reach the three nationwide credit bureaus, just visit their website or give one of them a ...