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2. Gift card scams 2023: What to know about 'card draining' and ...

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   Report the gift card scam to the gift card company right away. ... They use the same method of asking the victim to transfer funds via a gift card, often under the premise they are in some kind of ...

3. Beware of gift card fraud — don't let it hijack your holiday ...

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   Gift card fraud can be a gateway to even more complex cyber fraud. In the worst-case scenario, thieves can move on to stealing your payment details, draining your bank account and even stealing ...

4. What is gift card draining? How to prevent getting scammed - AOL

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   Gift card recipients should also check the balance and use the cards quickly to lower any risk. When buying a gift card, use a credit card to make your purchase. That will boost the odds of ...

5. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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   The scammer may block the victim from viewing their screen, claiming that it is the result of malware or of a scan being run, and use this time to search the victim's files for sensitive information, attempt to break into the victim's bank account with stolen or found credentials or activate the webcam and see the victim's face. [37]

6. Overpayment scam - Wikipedia

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   The scammer blanks the victim's screen using the remote access software, and uses the web development tools of the victim's browser to temporarily edit the online banking webpage to show a transfer into the victim's account. While no transfer has actually taken place, when the scammer restores the victim's ability to see the screen, the edited ...

7. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   Sometimes these emails can contain dangerous viruses or malware that can infect your computer by downloading attached software, screensavers, photos, or offers for free products. Additionally, be wary if you receive unsolicited emails indicating you've won a prize or contest, or asking you to forward a petition or email.

8. Internet fraud - Wikipedia

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   Nina Kollars of the Naval War College explains an Internet fraud scheme that she stumbled upon while shopping on eBay.. Internet fraud is a type of cybercrime fraud or deception which makes use of the Internet and could involve hiding of information or providing incorrect information for the purpose of tricking victims out of money, property, and inheritance.

9. Gift card scams are lurking out there: How to avoid them - AOL

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   Gift card fraud can be a gateway to stolen payment credentials, drained bank accounts and even stolen identity. ...