This 'gift card draining' scam wants to steal your Christmas money

And if you do end up with a scam card, you can file a report with the gift card issuer, though your mileage may vary in terms ...
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Scammers have developed tricks to steal gift card balances. Here's how to protect yourself

EMBARRASSMENT OF GIVING A WORTHLESS GIFT. GIFT CARDS EXPECTED TO BE THE MOST POPULAR TYPE OF PRESENT HOLIDAY SEASON. FOR THE 16TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, ACCORDING TO WALLETHUB. BUT UNFORTUNATELY, CROOKS ...
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Gift card not working? You might be a victim of ‘gift card draining’

Once a card is purchased, a criminal can drain the gift card before you get to use it. To steer clear of tampered cards, ...
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Gift card draining stole $1B, how to protect yourself now

Organized crime has quietly turned the humble gift card into a billion dollar pipeline, draining balances before recipients ...