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# Fraud & Security

Gift card scams, payment fraud, consumer protection and 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 

News 

## [Giftbit reports completing its 2025 SOC 2 audit without exceptions](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/giftbit-completes-annual-soc-2-audit-maintaining-compliance-without-exce-76c6d65cde3a/)

The annual audit announcement focuses on controls behind digital rewards delivery, with the detailed report separate from the public statement.

[Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) October 16, 2025 2 min 

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 

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 

News 

## [Banesco USA Warns Against Gift Card Payments and Bank-Impersonation Scams](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/banesco-usa-warns-of-banking-scams-involving-gift-cards-and-other-scheme-33f18a6d8f3e/)

Banesco USA identifies gift card demands, credential requests, remote-access instructions and pressure to move money as warning signs of bank impersonation.

[Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) April 11, 2025 2 min 

News 

## [Runa Assure Adds Security Controls for Gift Cards and Payouts](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/runa-introduces-runa-assure-for-proactive-security-in-payout-protection-2b89e80491f9/)

Runa Assure combines account controls, fraud monitoring, encryption and configurable limits across gift card, prepaid and card payouts.

[Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) February 20, 2025 1 min 

News 

## [GCVA and BVCNL set Amsterdam summit on gift card financial integrity](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/european-financial-integrity-summit-2025-to-address-gift-card-sector-ris-4658e09c487b/)

The associations’ January 2025 announcement scheduled a shared forum on fraud, security and financial integrity for May 15.

[Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) January 17, 2025 2 min 

News 

## [Mastercard warns of gift card requests in disaster relief scams](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/mastercard-issues-guidance-on-spotting-scams-during-a-crisis-ec8fb1dde580/)

The company's guidance addresses fraudulent donation appeals and impersonation after disasters.

[Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) January 17, 2025 1 min 

News 

## [Zil Money Details On-Demand Check Printing and Positive Pay Controls](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/zil-money-offers-secure-check-printing-service-to-prevent-fraud-and-achi-055726d955ec/)

Zil Money’s year-end guide covers blank-stock printing, custom check design, account reconciliation and Positive Pay.

[Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) December 24, 2024 2 min 

News 

## [InComm joins Georgia officials and payment groups on holiday gift card fraud advice](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/incomm-joins-georgia-officials-and-payment-groups-on-holiday-gift-card-f-2161aec6d062/)

Georgia's Attorney General, IPA, ATPC and InComm issued November 2024 guidance on scams, online shopping and signs of gift card packaging tampering.

[Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) November 26, 2024 2 min 

News 

## [Stearns Bank Highlights Gift Card Payments in Romance Scam Warning](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/stearns-bank-warns-of-romance-scams-involving-gift-cards-and-provides-gu-0ff56069870e/)

Stearns Bank’s fraud-awareness guidance identifies gift cards, wires and money-transfer requests as warning signs in online relationship scams.

[Emma Carter](https://giftcard.news/author/emma-carter/) November 18, 2024 2 min 

News 

## [Visa Fall 2024 Fraud Report Covers Gift Card Abuse and Authentication Bypass](https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-state-of-scams-report-reveals-resurgence-of-old-school-tactics-with-9451bc96c3ad/)

Visa’s Fall 2024 report examines theft, gift card abuse, impersonation, account access attacks and payment fraud risks for merchants and institutions.

[Oliver Reed](https://giftcard.news/author/oliver-reed/) October 23, 2024 2 min 

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