Posts Tagged ‘gift card scam’
SCAM ALERT: Gift Card Scam
The Milton Chamber of Commerce is warning the community about a scam that has appeared in Milton and throughout the region. This is a gift card scam – asking you to purchase gift cards from Target and send them the codes on the back. The email subject reads “A Momentous Appeal.” The email address is…
Read MoreIt’s No-Scam November – How To Protect Yourself And Loved Ones From Fraud
No-Scam November is underway for a second year. The Worcester County Vulnerable Adult Task force is working with several local law enforcement agencies as well as with stores in the area, where gift card scams can possibly be interrupted. According to State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, victims are often targeted by phone or email by scammers…
Read MoreGift Card Fraud Schemes Continue
The ‘gift card scam’ has not gone away with the end of the holiday season. Maryland State Police at the Princess Anne Barrack have reported an increase in the scheme, which mainly targets elderly residents. The perpetrator tries to convince the person to pay off a bill, resolve a tech support issue or help a…
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