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  2. Here’s How to Avoid Falling for a Mystery Shopper Scam - AOL

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    Fake Company sends you a check for $500. They instruct you to buy a $500 value Target gift card with the money they sent. Then, they ask you to send pictures of the gift card redemption codes.

  3. Gift Card Scams: What They Are and How to Avoid Them - AOL

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    If you plan to purchase a gift card this holiday season, beware: Scammers are now using them to swipe your money. A study by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) found that gift card scams nearly ...

  4. Gift card scams 2023: What to know about 'card draining' and ...

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    What to know about the gift card scam:Police warn holiday shoppers about card draining. Holiday drinks: Try one of these 12 Christmas, holiday craft beers from Louisville breweries.

  5. List of Ponzi schemes - Wikipedia

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    On January 16, 2009, the United Kingdom Serious Fraud Office uncovered an £80 million buy-to-let property fraud scheme operating under a company called Practical Property Portfolio in which at least 1,750 investors were conned out of £25,000 each in return for a promise of a house in the North East of England. All five directors—John Potts ...

  6. Holiday Scam: What Is Gift Card Draining Plus 4 Red Flags to ...

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  7. How Not to Fall for Gift Card Scams - AOL

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    Impersonation Scams: This is the most common type of gift card scam, where scammers may impersonate a trusted individual or organization, such as a government agency, a utility company, a tech ...

  8. What is gift card draining? How to prevent getting scammed - AOL

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    Gift card recipients should also check the balance and use the cards quickly to lower any risk. When buying a gift card, use a credit card to make your purchase. That will boost the odds of ...

  9. Scam Alert: IRS Warns of Scammers Asking for Gift Cards for ...

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    How Scammers Try To Collect Gift Cards from Taxpayers Although this scam can happen year-round, it frequently occurs during the holiday season. The IRS recently released a notice to warn taxpayers ...