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2. How to get your money back after you’ve fallen for a gift ...

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   The Better Business Bureau (BBB) said in a new report that cases of gift card scams have risen by 50 per cent since last year. From January 2020 until September 2023, the BBB said there had been ...

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. How to avoid gift card scams: What to check before you buy - AOL

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   Gift cards are popular this season But 21% of consumers reported giving or receiving a gift card with no money on it, according to an AARP survey.

5. Overpayment scam - Wikipedia

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   An overpayment scam, also known as a refund scam, is a type of confidence trick designed to prey upon victims' good faith.In the most basic form, an overpayment scam consists of a scammer claiming, falsely, to have sent a victim an excess amount of money.

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

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   Contact the Gift Card Issuer: If you've purchased gift cards as part of the scam, contact the gift card issuer (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, iTunes, Google Play, etc.) immediately. Provide them with ...

7. 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.

8. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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   The preferred method of payment in a technical support scam is via gift cards. [41] 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. Additionally, the usage of gift cards as payment allows the scammers to extract ...

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

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   Gift card recipients should also check the balance and use the cards quickly to lower any risk. When buying a gift card, use a credit card to make your purchase. That will boost the odds of ...