Scammers are printing out barcodes and adhering the fake code on the gift card over the legitimate code.
Gift cards with phony barcodes were found recently at a Centennial grocery store where a woman purchased a $500 gift card only to find that there were no funds, according to a news release.
“When the card is activated, the money is added to the scammer’s card instead of the card being purchased,” the sheriff’s office said.Examine the back of the gift card before you buy it and check for signs of tampering, like barcode stickers Make sure the gift card’s barcode number, visible through the window on the back of the gift card’s packaging, matches the number on the packaging itself
Pick a gift card from the middle or back of the rack since they are less likely to have been tampered with. The gift card barcode scam has been around for years, experts say, and there’s typically an uptick around the
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
KSAT 12′s Educator of the Month ContestGive your favorite teacher a nomination in KSAT's Educator of the Month contest! 🍎
Leer más »
Utah DMV warns of scam text messagesThe Utah Division of Motor Vehicles is warning of a text message scam seeking to take people's personal information.
Leer más »
UTPD warns students of callers pretending to be policeUTPD is warning students about a recent phone scam where callers are pretending to be police in order to solicit payment to avoid 'criminal charges'.
Leer más »
Molecular barcodes reveal tumour lineagesResearchers are blending tools from developmental biology with technologies such as cell sorting and CRISPR to gain fresh insight into cancer.
Leer más »
Real estate wire fraud scams cost victims tens of thousands in house down payment moneyImagine saving for years for a new home and then having your down payment disappear in the blink of an eye. Real estate wire fraud is now among the fastest growing scams in the U.S.
Leer más »
There’s more than just World Cup qualifying to watch this week | Soccer on TVGames to watch include the UEFA women's Champions League and the first round of the U.S Open Cup, with two local amateur clubs in America's oldest soccer competition.
Leer más »