Organized Retail Crime Gangs Are Targeting Gift Cards

Gift Card Fraud Awareness

Protecting Consumers from Growing Gift Card Fraud

Gift card purchases and overall use remain extremely safe and secure nationwide. However, fraudsters are exploiting unused gift cards to launder money and fund illicit activities.

Fraud, scams, and theft are growing threats that negatively impact consumers and businesses.

This type of fraud is frequently carried out by multinational criminal rings and is connected to broader illegal activities.

GIFT CARD FRAUD TAKES A BITE OUT OF THE U.S. GIFT CARD MARKET AND NEGATIVELY IMPACTS:

Consumers

U.S. Economy

Retailers

National Security

Gift Card networks

Public Safety

Gift card fraud is happening across the nation

14 AGs Launch National Gift Card Fraud PSA Campaign

A nationwide campaign led by the Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance and 14 attorneys general raises awareness of gift card scams and promotes consumer protection.

Arkansas AG Griffin Joins National PSA Campaign to Encourage Reporting of Gift Card Fraud

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin joined a national PSA campaign warning consumers about gift card scams and encouraging people to report fraud. The article stresses that scammers often pressure victims to buy gift cards and share the codes, but real agencies and trusted companies will never demand payment that way.

Pennsylvania AG Sunday Joins National PSA Campaign to Encourage Reporting of Gift Card Fraud

Pennsylvania’s Attorney General joined other state AGs in a PSA campaign warning people about gift card scams. The article’s main point is that gift cards are safe to use, but no real government agency or trusted company will ever demand payment by gift card.

Washington, D.C. AG Schwalb Joins National PSA Campaign to Encourage Reporting of Gift Card Fraud

Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb joined a national PSA campaign warning residents about gift card scams and urging them to report fraud. The article says scammers often impersonate trusted groups and pressure people to buy gift cards, but real agencies and reputable companies will never demand payment that way.