DAYBREAK AND GMA. THREE PEOPLE FROM CHINA PLEADED GUILTY IN FEDERAL COURT IN CONCORD TO CHARGES LINKED TO AN INTERNATIONAL SCAM INVOLVING GIFT CARDS. PROSECUTORS SAY NATION WU MING, YING XIONG AND ...
but will actually be sent what appears to be an e-gift card. At the start of the new year, experts were warning people about a new scam, which involves an e-card being sent over WhatsApp with a ...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A Chinese national has been jailed after pleading guilty to an Apple gift card draining scam at Walmart stores in the Pittsburgh area. According to Pennsylvania Attorney ...
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Two people are accused of being involved in a major gift card scam that was found to be linked to several cases in multiple Florida counties. The couple was booked on ...
Gift cards are becoming increasingly popular for gift giving, surpassing traditional presents in desirability. This shift is driven by a desire for recipient choice and practicality, aligning with ...
Capitol One estimates that 64% of U.S. consumers purchase gift cards as holiday gifts, which is why scammers have figured out how to steal money from them. It’s called the Drain Scam.
One of the latest package scams, called brushing, involves an unexpected package showing up at your door. When you open the ...
Yes, Americans' spending on gift cards is expected to hit a new high of $308 billion this year, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. And perhaps it won't get used. Two out of every five ...
ATLANTA — In a series of Channel 2 Action News investigations, we’ve shown you how gift cards can be drained and emptied by thieves before the gift recipient ever gets a chance to use the card.
She thought she was paying a rental car bill with gift cards the "worker" told her to get. I hate it when the scammers win. The best way to stop them from winning--- is for you to know the tip-offs.