Canonical URL: https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/ --- description: Gift card scams, payment fraud, consumer protection and security. title: Fraud & Security — Gift Card News image: https://giftcard.news/images/social/v1/publication.jpg --- 1. [Home](https://giftcard.news/) 2. Fraud & Security # Fraud & Security Gift card scams, payment fraud, consumer protection and security. [Fraud & Security](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) News ## [HMRC Crypto Tax Warnings Reach 81,172 Ahead of 2027 Platform Reports](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/hmrc-crypto-tax-warnings-nearly-triple-to-81-172-including-those-involvi-803f20baedd7/) UPay reports rising HMRC crypto tax warnings as service providers prepare their first reports under the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework. [Maya Bennett](https://giftcard.news/author/maya-bennett/) August 23, 2026 2 min [Fraud & Security](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) News ### [Zil Money Guides Nonprofits on Gift Card Fraud and Payment Approval Controls](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/nonprofit-fraud-awareness-guide-highlights-common-scams-and-prevention-s-aa5b0a4bcfad/) The company's nonprofit fraud guide pairs examples of payment scams with separate approvals, independent callbacks and incident reporting. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) August 22, 2026 1 min [Fraud & Security](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) News ### [UPay Reviews USDT Off-Ramps and Crypto Card Conversion](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/upay-crypto-card-offers-fast-and-secure-usdt-to-fiat-conversion-with-cry-94486af0e22c/) UPay’s conversion guide distinguishes exchange trading, bank withdrawals, peer-to-peer payments and card spending, with fees and availability varying by service. [Emma Carter](https://giftcard.news/author/emma-carter/) July 28, 2026 2 min [Fraud & Security](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) News ## [UPay Revisits the Bitfinex Hack, Laundering Trail and Lichtenstein Conviction](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/ilya-lichtenstein-sentenced-for-money-laundering-conspiracy-involving-st-9e51397a6075/) UPay’s July 2026 profile recounts the 2016 Bitcoin theft, the recovery investigation and Ilya Lichtenstein’s November 2024 sentence. [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) July 24, 2026 2 min [Fraud & Security](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) News ## [Runa urges gift card aggregators to extend fraud controls beyond checkout](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/gift-card-aggregators-face-significant-fraud-risks-says-runa-io-252018fdc8f9/) Runa highlights account takeover, refund abuse and fabricated claims, arguing that authorization checks alone leave gaps in gift card fraud prevention. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) July 1, 2026 2 min [Fraud & Security](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) News ## [Diggecard reports ISO 27001 certification for gift card technology operations](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/diggecard-achieves-iso-27001-certification-to-strengthen-security-and-tr-acdc2f88f662/) The June 2026 announcement describes an information security management system and a Trust Centre for client and supplier due diligence. [Emma Carter](https://giftcard.news/author/emma-carter/) June 16, 2026 1 min [Fraud & Security](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) News ## [Visa details romance scam networks and gift card warning signs](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-details-romance-scam-networks-and-gift-card-warning-signs-da8c529992fa/) The payment company described recurring-billing traps and published research on disrupting organized scams. [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) February 12, 2026 1 min [Fraud & Security](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) News ## [UMB Bank Highlights Romance-Scam Payment Requests and Recovery Steps](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/umb-provides-guidance-on-identifying-and-protecting-against-online-roman-f05c126eeb11/) UMB’s fraud guidance covers requests for money or gifts, cryptocurrency investment pitches, identity checks and prompt reporting to banks and platforms. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) February 11, 2026 2 min [Fraud & Security](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) News ## [Visa 2026 Payment Security Outlook Highlights Seasonal Gift Scams](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-highlights-seasonal-gift-scams-in-its-2026-security-outlook-bdafbde9cc2c/) Visa’s 2026 outlook examines seasonal payment scams, AI-assisted fraud detection and collaboration across the payments ecosystem. [Oliver Reed](https://giftcard.news/author/oliver-reed/) January 21, 2026 1 min [Fraud & Security](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) News ## [First Reliance Flags Gift Card Payment Demands in Holiday Scams](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/first-reliance-bank-offers-gift-card-fraud-prevention-tips-for-secure-ho-5e5cfe75ae99/) First Reliance Bank warns about urgent gift card and wire-transfer requests, fake retailers and charities, and describes steps customers can take after suspected fraud. [Oliver Reed](https://giftcard.news/author/oliver-reed/) November 13, 2025 2 min [Fraud & Security](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) News ## [Banesco USA Flags Gift Card Payment Demands in Financial Scam Guidance](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/banesco-usa-warns-of-common-signs-of-financial-scams-including-unsolicit-0ef7698add35/) Banesco USA’s fraud guide covers unsolicited information requests, impersonation and pressure to pay with gift cards or other transfer methods. [Oliver Reed](https://giftcard.news/author/oliver-reed/) October 10, 2025 2 min [Fraud & Security](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) News ## [zendit: Gift Card Activation Software and Reseller Fraud Controls](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/gift-card-activation-software-reduces-fraud-risk-for-resellers-a67436a2a90f/) zendit's activation guide describes purchase-linked activation, account controls and transaction monitoring as parts of a gift card reseller's fraud-management process. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) June 18, 2025 2 min 1. [1](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/) 2. [2](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/page/2/) 3. 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