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  2. 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. ... has a list with most of the ...

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

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    Use your gift card and gift card store receipt for these next steps if you have already given someone a gift card number: Report the gift card scam to the gift card company right away. No matter ...

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

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    Prize or Sweepstakes Scams: Scammers may contact you via phone, email or social media, claiming that you've won a prize or lottery. To claim your winnings, they'll ask for a payment or processing ...

  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. The scammer then attempts to convince the victim to return the difference between the ...

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

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    Find: The Biggest Money Scams of All Time It may also be the time of year when taxpayers are trying to get caught up on unpaid back taxes to start fresh in 2022.

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

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    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) found that gift card scams nearly ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. How can I recover money from a scammer? - AOL

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    If you were scammed out of cash, you could be out of luck — but not necessarily. If you sent cash via U.S mail, call the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (877-876-2455) and ask for the package to ...