Gift card scams are on the rise this holiday season, how to avoid falling victim
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December 15, 2023 – News 2 Charleston
Experts predict that consumers will spend more money on gift cards this year during the holiday season, and scammers are taking notice.
Chris Peltz, Practice Lead at GuidePoint Security, a cybersecurity consulting company, said he has seen several different scams involving gift cards this year.
“Unfortunately we’ve seen these scams across the country already quite a bit this season, actually more than previous years,” Peltz said.
Peltz said if you are at a store buying a gift card, take your time and check to make sure it has not been tampered with. He said to make sure all the seals are intact and that there are not any odd-looking stickers on the back.
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