Gift cards are a top target for scammers this holiday season
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Gift card fraud is becoming more and more common among financial scammers, according to security experts. While consumers are now primed to routinely check their credit card reports and statements for mysterious transactions, it isn't often the same for gift cards.
Gift card fraud is becoming more and more common among financial scammers, according to security experts. While consumers are now primed to routinely check their credit card reports and statements for mysterious transactions, it isn't often the same for gift cards.
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Police Officer Warns of New Target Gift Card Scam in PSA
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