Warning: Gift Card 'Bonus' Deals May Be a Ripoff
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Stores promise 'bonus' or 'free' cards when you buy gift cards. But be warned: If it's not a "gift card," it may expire or have hidden fees.
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Best options for buying Visa and MasterCard gift cards
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Holiday gift-card scams add card draining to the list: What to know
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Scammers are posing as your TV and internet company
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Why you should never buy a gift card from a display rack
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Warning about gift card scams: what you need to know - CBS Miami
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Did You Buy Gift Cards for the Holidays? Beware of 'Card Draining' Scam, Experts Warn!
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Spin The Wheel POP-UP Scam - Removal and recovery steps (updated)
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IKEA Gift cards - IKEA
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Holiday Gift Card Bonus
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Hacking Retail Gift Cards Remains Scarily Easy
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Watch Out for These Ongoing Bank of America Phishing Campaigns Targeting Customers in the US
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Best Gift Cards for Christmas 2023: Last-Minute Holiday Gifts Online – The Hollywood Reporter
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