As the holiday season approaches, a familiar yet unwelcome threat returns—not the green Grinch of storybooks, but a more elusive threat to consumers and retailers alike: gift card fraud.
Americans are being caught out by a cruel scam which could ruin Christmas. 'Card draining' is when criminals tamper with gift cards in stores, leading to shoppers giving totally worthless cards ...
NORTH TEXAS – Gift cards are bound to remain popular holiday presents, but anyone with them on their shopping list needs to be aware of a worldwide scam. The CBS News Texas I-Team found the ...
The industry organization also recommends checking the balance of your card as soon as possible right after the purchase to check for any fraud. You should also check physical gift cards for signs ...