Gift Cards

• Got a gift card? Use it before you possibly lose it

  A would-be customer of Bed Bath & Beyond in Calgary is warning others about using their gift cards after hers was denied, even though the retailer is still open in Canada.

  Consumer

  Apr 3, 2023
  
• 3 charged after fraudulent retail gift cards valued at about $500,000 seized: Toronto police

  Police say they seized a 'vast amount' of fraudulent gift cards, valued at about $500,000 and equipment used to make them.

  Crime

  Feb 2, 2023
  
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• Lethbridge Police Service says gift card scams, other fraud on the rise

  Gift card scams are among of those on the rise in Lethbridge, according to the Economic Crimes Unit (ECU).

  Consumer

  Aug 22, 2022
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• Retailer reports over $200K in fraudulent returns in gift card scheme: Durham police

  Police said that in 2019, a retail corporation reported several frauds in its stores that resulted in more than $200,000 in fraudulent returns.

  Crime

  Mar 23, 2022
• Uxbridge thanks grocery store workers with new campaign

  In Uxbridge, a new campaign has started to show those working at grocery stores how much they are appreciated.

  Economy

  May 27, 2021
• Shoppers warned to be vigilant after gift card fraud is foiled at Calgary retailer

  A Calgary woman is warning others to beware of fake gift cards after a store employee kept her from being scammed this past holiday season.

  Consumer

  Jan 7, 2021
• Edmonton senior gets refund after family says she was scammed into buying $4K in Sephora gift cards

  It's been nearly two months since an Edmonton family shared the story of their 85-year old grandmother, who was scammed into buying $4,000 worth of gift cards, without being able to get a refund.

  Consumer

  Aug 22, 2020
• Winnipeg police investigating reported scam involving fake gold jewelry

  If it seems too good to be true, it probably is — that's the message from Winnipeg police after a 24-year-old man says he was scammed by a person selling fake gold jewelry.

  Crime

  Jul 16, 2020
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• Consumers left with worthless passes and gift cards following COVID-19 business closures

  What can consumers expect when businesses go bankrupt? Experts say don't expect much if you have a season pass, gift card or store credit.

  Consumer

  Jun 24, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan trucking company president gives $50K in gift cards to laid-off workers

  Fast Trucking Service President gives $50,000 worth of gift card to laid off workers amid coronavirus pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2020