Beware of Gift Card Scammers: Zero Balances and New Tactics

After seeing a news story about a victim of a gift card scam, Wegmans called the victim, apologized, and provided him with a new $100 gift card. The scam, known as "card draining," involves thieves stealing gift cards, recording the serial and pin numbers, and draining the funds before the recipient even receives the card. Police have made recent arrests in connection with this scam, recovering thousands of tampered gift cards. To avoid tampered cards, it is recommended to purchase gift cards from the customer service desk rather than off the rack.