Retired Massachusetts couple's life savings wiped out after scam involving Apple gift cards. Now, they're doing gig work to survive says daughter

Unwittingly, Holley followed the instructions laid out by the scammer. He withdrew $7,000 from his account, drove to the ...
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Gift card scams are common around the holidays. Here's how to protect yourself and your money

Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday gifts nationwide, but the same convenience that makes them attractive also makes them a frequent target for fraud. According to the Retail Gift Card ...
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How to Avoid Gift Card Scams This Holiday Season

Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday presents to give, but they’re also one of the easiest for scammers to compromise. That leaves you with a gift card that’s already depleted by the ...

Warehouse With $35 Million Of Apple Devices Linked To Chinese Fraud Ring

DHS has been investigating a sprawling fraud operation where Chinese criminals have been buying iPhones and iPads with funds ...
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Giving gift cards this holiday season? Here’s how to avoid getting scammed

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift.So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually ...

New Yorkers Have Failed to Spend $55 Million in Gift Cards

There are a lot of unused gift cards floating around. They are worth a lot of money, and claiming it later can be tedious.