And if you do end up with a scam card, you can file a report with the gift card issuer, though your mileage may vary in terms of recovering funds. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a list of ...
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Gift card scams are a growing problem. The method of separating consumers and their money used to be by ...
Americans aged 60 and older lost $4.8 billion last year to scams, according to a report by the FBI (1). A Massachusetts ...
The hit: Once a cashier activates the card for a unknowing buyer, the crook drains it fast—often before it’s even used Avoid it: Check the PIN/scratch area for tampering, grab from the back, pay with ...
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 ...
Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill explains how scammers are targeting faith communities and how to avoid ...