CARY, NC — Be careful when thinking about purchasing a gift card as a Christmas or holiday gift this year. Shopping experts are warning about a scam known as “gift card exploitation” this holiday season. This is a trick that steals money from gift cards before you have a chance to use them. Nicole Cordero … [Read more…]
Holiday spending this year from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 is expected to rise 3 percent to 4 percent from last year to a record $957.3 billion to $966.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. Even as credit card debt tops $1 trillion, nearly all — or 96% — of shoppers said they expect … [Read more…]
This Pokémon card was free at the time and is now worth $5 million Published on December 15, 2023 at 8:05 p.m Share: This year Pokémon celebrated its 27th anniversary. Almost three decades of success, guided by a carefully considered transmedia strategy. The basis is formed by games from which derived products such as objects, … [Read more…]
A fancy restaurant charged a woman with too much water. Now she is alerting them to her “fraudulent practices.” In many restaurants it is free to get water for the table unless you specifically order bottled or bottled water. However, this restaurant gave its guests no choice; Instead they made her pay for the basic … [Read more…]
A Target customer uncovered a gift card scam that some sneaky scammers use to trick people into adding money to account balances they have access to. It’s a simple trick: The thieves buy gift cards, but make sure the packaging looks as new as possible, and then record the gift card’s credentials. By putting these … [Read more…]
Apple will end its credit card program with Goldman Sachs in the next 12 to 15 months, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the deal. Apple introduced the Goldman-backed card in 2019 to consumer fanfare, along with a flashy advertising campaign that promised a credit card not from a bank where almost … [Read more…]
Credit card skimming devices found at 5 Market Baskets in Mass. and N.H Credit card skimming devices found at 5 Market Baskets in Mass. and NH 02:40 SOMERVILLE – Police in five communities are investigating after they say thieves placed skimming devices on credit and debit card readers at Market Basket supermarkets in New Hampshire … [Read more…]
INSCMagazine: Get Social! In the world of credit cards, finding the right one can be a daunting task. ICICI Bank, one of India’s leading financial institutions, offers a range of credit cards tailored to various needs and preferences. In this article, we will explore the best ICICI Bank credit cards available, each designed to cater … [Read more…]
Gift card exploitation scams are on the rise during the holidays As we head into the holiday season, a gift card scam known as “card draining” is occurring. The Federal Bureau of Investigation warns that gift cards could be activated with $0 balances due to this growing scam. Priskila Basnet of Woodbury said she recently … [Read more…]