Scammers are stealing gift card funds by tampering with barcodes; BBB advises checking for signs of tampering.

Scammers are draining gift card funds by tampering with barcodes and packaging. To avoid scams, the Better Business Bureau advises checking for any signs of tampering on the packaging and barcodes, avoiding websites that offer to check gift card balances, and registering the gift card if possible. Treating gift cards like cash and reporting them lost or stolen quickly can also help protect the balance.

3 months ago
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