With holiday shopping season in full swing, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb is issuing an alert warning residents to be on alert for gift card scams. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) on ...

Around the holidays, it’s easy to fall victim to a scam while shopping, paying for gifts, or waiting for packages. “Scammers have become incredibly sophisticated in their attempts. They are getting ...

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WASHINGTON (7News) — With holiday shopping season in full swing, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb is issuing an alert warning residents to be on alert for gift card scams. The Office of the ...

Scammers drain gift cards by tampering with codes or barcodes before purchase. Inspect cards closely and buy only from secure displays. Report scams to DC’s DISB or the Attorney General’s Consumer ...

ALERT, A WARNING TONIGHT FOR THOSE LOOKING TO SELL GIFT CARDS ONLINE. THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU IS INFORMING CONSUMERS OF A SCAM CALLED GIFT CARD DRAINING. WESH 2’S DAVID JONES SPOKE WITH THE VICTIM, ...

When a group of parents found out their children's first-grade teacher was celebrating a birthday in September 2022, they each pitched in to make it extra special. "They all agreed we needed to give ...

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 ...

LANSING, Mich. — Gift cards are a convenient holiday present. But if you're not careful, scammers can pounce and use up your Christmas gift right under your nose. “Gift cards are a popular holiday ...