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Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 2
Episode 135

Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 2

The Perfect Scam

October 21, 202246m 7s

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Show Notes

In Part 2 of this special report, we look further into the dark side of the gift card market, where criminals turn gift cards into a tool to steal money from unsuspecting consumers in a way that's completely untraceable and irreversible. We'll hear from University of Minnesota researcher Marti DiLiema, who conducted a study with undercover shoppers, and delve into whether retailers' efforts to combat gift card fraud are successful.