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

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    Impersonation Scams: This is the most common type of gift card scam, where scammers may impersonate a trusted individual or organization, such as a government agency, a utility company, a tech ...

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

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    Report the gift card scam to the gift card company right away. No matter how long ago the scam happened, report it. Use the How To Contact Gift Card Companies list below.

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

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    If you purchased a gift card that was used by a scammer, report it to the gift card company directly, request a freeze on the card and make sure to demand a refund.

  5. Carding (fraud) - Wikipedia

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    Carding (fraud) Carding refers not only to payment card based fraud, but also to a range of related activities and services. Carding is a term of the trafficking and unauthorized use of credit cards. [1] The stolen credit cards or credit card numbers are then used to buy prepaid gift cards to cover up the tracks. [2]

  6. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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    The preferred method of payment in a technical support scam is through gift cards. Gift cards are favoured by scammers because they are readily available to buy and have less consumer protections in place that could allow the victim to reclaim their money back.

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

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    December 7, 2021 at 11:35 AM. 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)...

  8. Internet fraud - Wikipedia

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    Internet fraud is a type of cybercrime fraud or deception which makes use of the Internet and could involve hiding of information or providing incorrect information for the purpose of tricking victims out of money, property, and inheritance. [1] Internet fraud is not considered a single, distinctive crime but covers a range of illegal and ...

  9. What is gift card draining? How to prevent getting scammed - AOL

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    A 2022 AARP survey found that nearly one in four people have given or received gift cards that had no funds on them. Gift card and reload card fraud cost $228 million last year, according...

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

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    If the unsuspecting taxpayer purchases the cards and calls the scammer back, they will be asked to share the gift card number and PIN so the scammer can use the card for online...

  11. Why scammers love gift cards and what to watch out for ... - AOL

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    Whether it’s a phone call from someone claiming to work for the government or a someone selling an item online, if they ask for gift cards as payment it’s likely a scam, according to the FBI.