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Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 2

The Perfect Scam

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Is There a Scam in Your Gift Card?

Two thirds of the transactions would have been completed had the researcher actually plunked down the cash. The researchers spotted warning notices and death consumers in 80% of the stores. AARP's BankSafe training program has shown to help reduce fraud, but more could be done on a systemic level.

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