Consumer Matters: How to avoid gift card scams
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Consumer Matters: How to avoid gift card scams
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November 27, 2024
In 2023, gift card-related scams rose by 50 per cent across North America, with the average loss at around $500, according to the Better Business Bureau. Anne Drewa now with what you need to know to avoid getting scammed.
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Consumer Matters: How to avoid gift card scams02:04 | November 27, 2024 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 1120:48 | May 11, 2026 -
Two teens killed in Surrey shooting02:43 | May 11, 2026 -
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‘Food is the connector for all sorts of cultures’: ExplorASIAN Festival holds first-ever cooking workshop01:56 | May 9, 2026 -
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Vancouver Islanders invited to test their pipes at ‘Scream Like a Gull’ contest01:40 | May 9, 2026 -
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Trail assault verdict reaction02:50 | May 8, 2026 -
Bandits Guard Mulder looks to return to NBA02:33 | May 8, 2026 -
First Seńáḵw tower almost ready for residents02:05 | May 8, 2026 -
Three men convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of Abbotsford couple02:12 | May 8, 2026 -
Surrey Langley Skytrain Milestone01:53 | May 8, 2026 -
Cashier refuses to back down in surveillance video from attempted robbery at Chilliwack convenience store01:52 | May 8, 2026 -
Dr. Kaitlin Stockton Wins Whistleblowing Prize02:08 | May 8, 2026 -
Metro Vancouver WorkSafe fine02:08 | May 8, 2026 -
Victoria officer facing sexual assault charge following investigation01:53 | May 8, 2026 -
Four minute meeting nets Metro Vancouver directors big payday02:07 | May 8, 2026 -
Tumbler Ridge will get a new secondary school03:31 | May 7, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 718:43 | May 7, 2026 -
Study shows high number of orthopeadic surgeons facing burnout01:59 | May 7, 2026 -
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New Broadway closure set to last six months01:53 | May 7, 2026 -
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Lindsey Hirtreiter sentenced to 1 day in jail01:51 | May 7, 2026 -
This is BC: Telling the stories of the sea02:43 | May 7, 2026
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Consumer Matters: How to avoid gift card scams02:04 | November 27, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 1120:48 | May 11, 2026
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Two teens killed in Surrey shooting02:43 | May 11, 2026
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BC police women push for lawsuit01:37 | May 11, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 1017:35 | May 10, 2026
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Surrey Police investigating early morning gas station shooting01:43 | May 10, 2026
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Report outlines urgent need to help mothers fighting addiction02:07 | May 10, 2026
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4 Canadians on board hantavirus-hit cruise ship being flown to B.C.02:11 | May 10, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 920:52 | May 9, 2026
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‘Food is the connector for all sorts of cultures’: ExplorASIAN Festival holds first-ever cooking workshop01:56 | May 9, 2026
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BC Conservative leadership candidate debate02:10 | May 9, 2026
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Remembering B.C. hockey legend Ernie ‘Punch’ McLean02:34 | May 9, 2026
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Vancouver Islanders invited to test their pipes at ‘Scream Like a Gull’ contest01:40 | May 9, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 820:40 | May 8, 2026
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Trail assault verdict reaction02:50 | May 8, 2026
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Bandits Guard Mulder looks to return to NBA02:33 | May 8, 2026
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First Seńáḵw tower almost ready for residents02:05 | May 8, 2026
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Three men convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of Abbotsford couple02:12 | May 8, 2026
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Surrey Langley Skytrain Milestone01:53 | May 8, 2026
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Cashier refuses to back down in surveillance video from attempted robbery at Chilliwack convenience store01:52 | May 8, 2026
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Dr. Kaitlin Stockton Wins Whistleblowing Prize02:08 | May 8, 2026
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Metro Vancouver WorkSafe fine02:08 | May 8, 2026
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Victoria officer facing sexual assault charge following investigation01:53 | May 8, 2026
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Four minute meeting nets Metro Vancouver directors big payday02:07 | May 8, 2026
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Tumbler Ridge will get a new secondary school03:31 | May 7, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 718:43 | May 7, 2026
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Study shows high number of orthopeadic surgeons facing burnout01:59 | May 7, 2026
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Questions being raised after financial documents show Surrey Schools superintendent makes $500k+02:10 | May 7, 2026
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New Broadway closure set to last six months01:53 | May 7, 2026
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Wildlife centre overwhelmed01:50 | May 7, 2026
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Lindsey Hirtreiter sentenced to 1 day in jail01:51 | May 7, 2026
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This is BC: Telling the stories of the sea02:43 | May 7, 2026
Consumer Matters: How to avoid gift card scams
Description
November 27, 2024
In 2023, gift card-related scams rose by 50 per cent across North America, with the average loss at around $500, according to the Better Business Bureau. Anne Drewa now with what you need to know to avoid getting scammed.
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