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Consumer alert issued as gift card scams increase during holiday shopping season

WASHINGTON — As the holiday shopping season accelerates, consumer protection officials are warning residents to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated gift card scams. District Attorney General Brian Schwalb issued a public consumer alert on Monday, cautioning shoppers about a growing form of retail fraud known as gift card draining, which has become more prevalent during peak gift-giving periods. According to Schwalb’s office, gift card draining differs from traditi

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15 Dec 2025 15:16 PM 247 views

Consumer alert issued as gift card scams increase during holiday shopping season

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Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

A wave of fraudulent text messages has resurfaced across Illinois, falsely warning residents of unpaid traffic tickets and threatening immediate penalties if payment is not made within 24 hours. The messages claim to come from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles and include alarming statements about possible suspension of vehicle registration, prosecution, credit score impact, and extra toll fees. Officials have confirmed that these messages are fake and part of an ongoing scam designed t

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04 Nov 2025 10:45 AM 348 views

Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

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Super Micro's $50 billion stock collapse underscores risk of AI hype

"Pakistan Makes History for the Wrong Reasons: Test Loss After Scoring 556 Runs in First Innings"

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Consumer alert issued as gift card scams increase during holiday shopping season

Consumer alert issued as gift card scams increase during holiday shopping season

Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

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