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Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 2

The Perfect Scam

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Americans report theft of $50 million via gift cards every three months. The colorful plastic cards are a quick, easy gift for many consumers. But they've also turned out to be a gift for criminals who love their anonymity and the fact that it's nearly impossible to reverse gift card transactions. Today we'll tell you what goes on behind the cash register when gift card fraud shows up at the store.

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