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  2. How to identify a scam call before you're taken advantage of

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    The goal of this scam is to get your credit card information. In general, it’s always a good idea to call warranty services and the like yourself rather than making purchases through an ...

  3. Visa is sued over 'Vanilla' gift card scam - AOL

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    Visa was sued on Tuesday by consumers who said the card payments network failed to make prepaid "Vanilla" gift cards less likely to being drained by thieves. Ira Schuman, who leads the proposed ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • Don't use internet search engines to find AOL contact info, as they may lead you to malicious websites and support scams. Always go directly to AOL Help Central for legitimate AOL customer support. • Never click suspicious-looking links. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.

  6. Don’t let this credit card fraud nightmare happen to you - AOL

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    Over 400,000 cases of credit card fraud were reported in 2024 to the Federal Trade Commission. ... email addresses and phone numbers. Scammers can then use this stolen info to launch phishing ...

  7. Biggest Credit Card Scams To Look Out For in 2022

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    To avoid this scam, credit card holders should know that legitimate companies do not usually urge customers to provide sensitive personal information over the phone or via an unsecured online ...

  8. Utility scam - Wikipedia

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    The customer finds a quick way to pay, which can include a range of payment types including credit card, Apple iTunes, store gift card, or a money transfer. [2] According to the Star Tribune, "Often the caller demands that the customers drive to a store and buy a prepaid debit card to make the payment. Usually there is a strict deadline, often ...

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

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    The Retail Gift Card Association and Vanilla Gift tell NBC News that thieves have become more adept and innovative when it comes to finding ways to drain cards. They also advise people to call ...