gift card scam

SHERIFF WARNS CONSUMERS TO BEWARE OF GIFT CARD SCAM AFTER LOCAL ARREST

By Miriam Raftery

April 15, 2023 (San Diego) – The San Diego County Sheriff’s department is warning the public about thieves stealing barcodes off gift cards in stores countywide. Consumers who buy the cards soon discover that the cards have no value, after thieves went on shopping sprees.


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