Beware of Gift card scams: Uptick in ‘Card Draining’ Scam Impacting Gift Card Holders: Police

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Law enforcement and scam victims are warning consumers of an uptick in “card draining,” a form of retail theft that robs gift card holders blind, the Daily Mail reported Sunday.

One disappointed shopper told the Daily Mail how “embarrassed” she felt after she purchased a gift card at Target to send to someone, only to find out that it had been wiped of its $100 value by the time the receiver tried to use it

 

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Target said they’re staying vigilant to thwart scams in a statement to CBS News.

We are aware of the prevalence of gift card scams and take them very seriously. We have signs in our stores and share general safety tips with our team members so they can stay alert and help guests as best as they can at our registers. Our centralized cyber fraud team helps educate our team members about common scams and encourages them to look for guests purchasing high dollar amounts or large quantities of gift cards, or tampering with gift cards in stores. We appreciate law enforcement’s action on this case and will assist them with their investigation.