Buying Gift Cards? Look Out for Scams
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Be on the lookout for gift card scams this holiday season, Local News
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Gift Card Scams: How to Identify & Avoid These Common Scams
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Malicious Apple Store Gift Card Scam Emails Target Users with Malware - MacRumors
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10 Gift Card Scams You Need To Avoid
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Florida police warn shoppers to check gift cards prior to purchase
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New York Division of Consumer Protection Publishes Model Gift Card Scam Notice
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Avoiding and Reporting Gift Card Scams
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7 Gift Card SCAMS you can SPOT and EASILY AVOID!
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BEC Gift Card Scams Move Online During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Monroe County Sheriff warns of gift card scam
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TikToker exposes new possible holiday gift card scam
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Better Call Behnken: Watch out for gift card scams
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Buying gift cards? Watch out for these scams that make the card worthless - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham