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  2. 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 ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. Maker of popular gift cards sued over alleged ‘card draining ...

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    For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ... The reason why prepaid Visa Vanilla gift cards as well as other prepaid gift cards are being targeted by card draining scams is because of ...

  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. IRS impersonation scam - Wikipedia

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    In response to a modus operandi by scammers where they coax victims into buying prepaid cards or gift cards for online services, companies such as Apple, along with the Federal Trade Commission, have posted advisories warning customers over the illicit use of gift cards by scammers, and not to give out the code to anyone they do not know.

  7. 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 ...

  8. Carding (fraud) - Wikipedia

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    The stolen credit cards or credit card numbers are then used to buy prepaid gift cards to cover up the tracks. [2] Activities also encompass exploitation of personal data, [3] and money laundering techniques. [4] Modern carding sites have been described as full-service commercial entities. [5]

  9. Holiday Scam: What Is Gift Card Draining Plus 4 Red Flags to ...

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    The number on the gift card and store receipt will help you file a report with store and gift card company if you lose the gift card or if you need to report fraud.