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

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Beware of amazon recall text scam targeting personal and financial information

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a strong warning to consumers about a new scam involving fake text messages that appear to come from Amazon. According to officials, many individuals have reported receiving texts that claim an item they purchased has been recalled. These messages include a link promising a full refund, but the FTC has clarified that these messages are fraudulent and designed to steal money or personal information from unsuspecting victims. Scammers are becomi

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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

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Beware of amazon recall text scam targeting personal and financial information

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Dallas ICE facility shooting leaves one dead, two injured, motive under investigation

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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

Beware of amazon recall text scam targeting personal and financial information

Beware of amazon recall text scam targeting personal and financial information

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