Gift Card

• Customer threatens to kill store employee over gift card: Guelph police

  The man also damaged a phone that was on the counter, police say.

  Crime

  Aug 15, 2023
  
• Guelph woman out thousands of dollars after gift card scam

  Guelph police say a woman was told by scammers posing as bank employees to send $40,000 in prepaid gift cards.

  Crime

  Jan 4, 2023
  
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• Hospice Wellington holding grocery gift card drive as part of Giving Tuesday

  The hospice are accepting donations in person and online. They are looking to raise enough gift cards and cash to pay for groceries for an entire year.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
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• Secret Santa shocks west Edmonton residents with $250 gift cards and uplifting notes

  Some Callingwood residents woke up to find an encouraging letter and $250 gift card dropped off anonymously.

  Features

  Dec 24, 2020
• How to protect yourself from gift card scams this holiday season

  A prepaid credit card scam recently cost an Alberta couple $200.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 18, 2019
• Winnipeg police warn of gift card scam

  Winnipeg police say scammers have been stealing inactive prepaid cards in their packaging from local retail stores and replacing them with blank or used cards.

  Crime

  Dec 12, 2019
• Saskatoon police warning public about holiday safety

  Police are advising people in Saskatoon to keep fraud prevention and safety in mind during the holiday season.

  Consumer

  Dec 5, 2017
• Toronto man charged with fraud in Home Depot barbecue scam

  The man is now facing 19 charges including 18 counts of fraud under $5,000.

  Crime

  Jun 19, 2017
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• Lethbridge Meals on Wheels kicks off 23 Days of Christmas campaign

  The Lethbridge Seniors Citizens Organization's Meals on Wheels delivers over 2,000 meals in December. The goal of the campaign is to have all the meals sponsored for 23 days.

  Features

  Nov 29, 2016
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• Sask. police warn of scammers requesting payment in iTunes gift cards

  The Saskatoon Police Service issued a public advisory Wednesday of scammers requesting payment in iTunes gift cards over the phone.

  Crime

  Jun 16, 2016