Ep. 25: Gift Cards or Grift Cards? Gift Cards Scams, Part 1

Gift cards are a fun way to spread holiday joy, removing the guesswork for the giver while ensuring the recipient gets exactly what they’re looking for…... .until you find that a scammer has interfered in the process! On Episode 25 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we break down the vulnerabilities and scams associated with gift cards, particularly those involving the theft or misuse of funds loaded onto gift cards, based on John’s own experiment evaluating the security of cards between different vendors. Tune in to learn about the various security features (or lack thereof) on common gift cards, how scams often occur, and different prevention strategies to minimize risks for gift card givers and receivers.