Americans lost $1B to ‘gift card draining’ scam. Now authorities and retailers are targeting the organized crime behind it. How to protect yourself

Authorities estimate that sophisticated organized criminal groups are “draining” gift cards before genuine shoppers ever use ...

FBI warns of holiday gift card scams

Millions of Americans will buy gift cards over the next few weeks — thinking it’s the safest, simplest holiday gift. But this ...

How to avoid falling for a gift card draining scam

Gift cards remain one of the most popular holiday gifts, but scammers are finding new ways to steal before you even buy them.
Chattanooga Times Free Press

BBB warns: Don’t let scammers turn your gift card into their gift

Gift cards are a popular and convenient gift-giving option, but they are also a target for scammers. Stay one step ahead and shop carefully to avoid a scam known as "gift card draining." Here's how ...
WGAL

Lebanon County couple falls victim to gift card scam

ROCHE HAS THEIR STORY. STATE POLICE SAY AN ELDERLY LEBANON COUNTY COUPLE LOST MONEY IN A GIFT CARD SCAM. THEY WERE APPROACHED BY A SCAM THAT WE’VE TOLD YOU ABOUT BEFORE. FOLKS, AN OFFER CLAIMING TO BE ...
Forbes

Target Sued In Two Class Actions Over Gift Card Scams

Kiosk of gift cards on sale a at Target store. The cards are given as presents and have a monetary value that recipients use towards purchases at stores, restaurants, movie theaters, or money is ...