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About one in four people who reported losing money to fraud told the Federal Trade Commission they paid with a gift card, a ...

Considering so many scams lead to residents losing thousands of dollars, a thwarted fraud attempt is celebrated.

Jun Wang got 70 months for laundering $2.2M via Walmart and Sam’s Club gift cards and faces forfeiture and restitution.

Prosecutors say Jun Wang redeemed more than $2.28 million in gift cards that had been purchased by scam victims throughout ...

While fraud is nothing new, today's scams are constantly evolving. The latest advances in technology, like artificial intelligence (AI), make these schemes even harder to spot. The Federal Trade ...

Gift card draining scams by Chinese organized crime are costing consumers millions. Learn how the scam works and how to safely buy and protect gift cards.

Take at least three steps as soon as you can if you've been scammed and lost money: Contact the FBI, your bank and file a ...

Scam texts are becoming more sophisticated. Learn how to spot the warning signs, avoid common schemes, and protect yourself ...

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People who receive an unexpected Venmo payment from a stranger might be tempted to return it immediately; don't ...