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Protect Yourself from Gift _ Scams this Holiday Season
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Fraudsters are looking to _ advantage of all the purchasing activity over the . Gift cards are popular __ for scammers and with holiday season upon us, likely scammers will ramp __ their deceitful activity even _. And, according to Fraud.org, has been an increase __ complaints surrounding scams involving __ via Google Play gift . To help you protect from scams involving gift read below on how __ spot the warning signs __ common gift card scam _.
- IRS and Government Imposter
In this set-up, a __ will call claiming to __ the IRS, police or __ form of official government _ and will likely claim owe them money for _ taxes or other legal _. If the caller threatens with arrest or suspension __ driver’s license in an _ to scare and bully into purchasing gift cards __ resolve any issues, it’s _ scam. Government entities will require payment with gift to resolve tax or legal situations. Hang up phone. - Tech Support Sham
You may get an from a fraudster disguised __ a computer software company __ to help protect you _ harmful viruses or fix _ program you use. The may contain a virus _ causes issues with your . When you call to __ about their services they for payment upfront stating _ your computer has been _ along with your credit . Because of this claim, _ will ask for payment __ gift card. - Phony Family Emergency
A caller will reach claiming to be a _, such as a lawyer, a family member in __ and needs to be _ for their services in form of gift cards __ resolve the emergency situation. caller will likely try __ deter you from contacting family member or claim family member cannot come __ the phone because they incarcerated. Don’t believe them.
When it comes to _ Play gift cards, the _ important thing to know __ that these gift cards only be used for such as apps, movies, , video games or other through the Google Play . The bottom line is _ any time you are to pay someone with _ Google Play gift card __ exchange for goods or , it’s a scam. Additionally, should never provide specific __ information such as a card number to any _ over the phone.
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If you or a _ member has experienced a _, consider the following actions:
- Immediately report it to _ local police department to awareness and help prevent fraudsters from performing the _ scam in the future.
- Contact Great Western Bank _ (Email: info@gwb-online.com) and monitor any that may have been _.
- Watch for any unexplainable __ to your account.
- Refer to the Fraud Protection Page on Great Western _&;_ website for more detailed _ on protecting yourself this __ season and throughout the _.
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