FRAUD/SCAMS

Be Aware of Fraud and Scams

SCAM ALERT! Be aware gift cards are for gifts, NOT payments. If anyone insists you pay with gift cards, decline the offer and report the incident.

GIFT CARD SCAM ALERT
Consumers of Gift Cards Can Be Targeted by Scammers. Understand the Scams. See the Red Flags. Know Your Role In The Scams. Discover How To Avoid the Scams. Learn How To Report The Scams.
Gift cards are one of the most popular consumer products in history. According to the National Retail Federation, they have held the title of most popular consumer gift for 14 straight years. Unfortunately, consumers are now targeted by scammers, fraudsters, and a host of various and sundry con artists. Consumers can fight back. Education is the key. Visit stopgiftcardscams.com.

SCAM ALERT! Be aware gift cards are for gifts, NOT payments. If anyone insists you pay with gift cards, decline the offer and report the incident.

GIFT CARD TAMPER ALERT – Avoid buying a tampered gift card
Gift Card tampering is a major fraud scheme.  Fraudsters remove a card from a sales rack.  They tamper with the packaging, steal one or more card number(s), and return the card to the rack.  They then wait until a purchaser buys the card. When it is activated upon sale, they deploy the stolen card numbers to use the card and drain its value resulting in the purchaser holding a valueless card.  Consumers can fight back.  Be vigilant when buying gift cards.  Examine the card and packaging.  DO NOT SELL OR PURCHASE IF PACKAGING HAS BEEN BROKEN OR INDICATES TAMPERING.  Education and awareness are the keys. Visit stopgiftcardscams.com.