Companies love to set fake expiration dates on your money Federal law protects your gift cards for at least five years Don't let. How gift card fraud is becoming an increasingly-widespread problem and how consumers can protect themselves. Gift cards remain a popular choice for holiday shoppers offering convenience and flexibility for both givers and recipients. Police around the county are warning shoppers about gift card draining where scammers tamper with the cards before you buy. VIDEO Gift Card Scam.
Why do scammers ask for gift cards Scammers love gift cards because they're easy to buy use and hard to trace But why do. A warning if you're giving a gift card this Christmas the recipient may go to use it only to find the balance on the card is zero as. Did you know that you can become a victim of gift card fraud even if you never even speak to a scammer ProPublica found that. Safeway employee rescues senior from gift card scam. Cash is so much easier why do scammers want people to buy gift cards so often And why do people fall for this scam in the first.
Uncover the chilling reality of gift card scams We explain how scammers exploit tampered gift cards to steal your money. Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year but it's also the peak season for festive scammers Gift cards are a popular. Gift cards are among the most popular and easiest gifts to buy Capitol One estimates that 64 of U. S consumers purchase gift. Nina Pineda has the details.
