The gift card industry is booming — and so is related fraud and organized crime
The gift card industry is estimated to be worth more than $11 billion dollars in Canada, and it’s growing. But critics say ...
Don’t respond to that text about gift cards - it’s probably a scam. How to protect yourself
Whether it’s a fake call from a government agency, a too-good-to-be-true prize offer or a demand for payment in gift cards, these scams are designed to catch you off-guard. Thursday, March 6 is ...
Tony Hamptons school roiled by fight over allegedly stolen $25 gift card — that leads to $24K investigation
The low-stakes, high-drama case centering on Amagansett School principal Maria Dorr has led to a disciplinary trial complete ...
Woman says she’s still can’t get money back from zeroed-out gift cards after 5-month fight
She purchased the gift cards for her daughter and mother as presents for the holidays. But when she got home she discovered ...
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Kentucky taking steps to crack down on gift card scams as consumers lose billions to fraud from pre-paid cards
By Mike Moen Public News Service As National Consumer Protection Week continues, watchdogs are reminding policymakers about ...
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Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2025: Get $450+ free
Do you want to pick up a free Amazon gift card along with your new mesh wireless system? I’ve got the perfect deal for you. Amazon’s eero Pro 6E mesh WiFi system isn’t just one of the best e ...
Victims in New Hampshire gift card scam could get money back through restitution program
Homeland Security Investigations, along with the New Hampshire U.S. Attorney's Office, wants to recover millions of dollars taken by a global fraud operation with ties to the Granite State through a ...
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PayPal-Backed Raise Secures $63M to Expand Blockchain-Based Gift Card System
Raise, a PayPal-backed company specializing in digital gift cards and loyalty programs, has raised a $63 million round led by ...