https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/ Gift card scams, payment fraud, consumer protection and security. en Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:58:33 GMT https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/hmrc-crypto-tax-warnings-nearly-triple-to-81-172-including-those-involvi-803f20baedd7/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/hmrc-crypto-tax-warnings-nearly-triple-to-81-172-including-those-involvi-803f20baedd7/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:58:33 GMT Maya Bennett Fraud & Security UPay reports rising HMRC crypto tax warnings as service providers prepare their first reports under the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/nonprofit-fraud-awareness-guide-highlights-common-scams-and-prevention-s-aa5b0a4bcfad/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/nonprofit-fraud-awareness-guide-highlights-common-scams-and-prevention-s-aa5b0a4bcfad/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:22:45 GMT Daniel Brooks Fraud & Security The company's nonprofit fraud guide pairs examples of payment scams with separate approvals, independent callbacks and incident reporting. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/upay-crypto-card-offers-fast-and-secure-usdt-to-fiat-conversion-with-cry-94486af0e22c/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/upay-crypto-card-offers-fast-and-secure-usdt-to-fiat-conversion-with-cry-94486af0e22c/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:17:10 GMT Emma Carter Fraud & Security UPay’s conversion guide distinguishes exchange trading, bank withdrawals, peer-to-peer payments and card spending, with fees and availability varying by service. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/ilya-lichtenstein-sentenced-for-money-laundering-conspiracy-involving-st-9e51397a6075/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/ilya-lichtenstein-sentenced-for-money-laundering-conspiracy-involving-st-9e51397a6075/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:43:57 GMT Suzie Elis Fraud & Security UPay’s July 2026 profile recounts the 2016 Bitcoin theft, the recovery investigation and Ilya Lichtenstein’s November 2024 sentence. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/gift-card-aggregators-face-significant-fraud-risks-says-runa-io-252018fdc8f9/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/gift-card-aggregators-face-significant-fraud-risks-says-runa-io-252018fdc8f9/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:45:11 GMT Daniel Brooks Fraud & Security Runa highlights account takeover, refund abuse and fabricated claims, arguing that authorization checks alone leave gaps in gift card fraud prevention. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/diggecard-achieves-iso-27001-certification-to-strengthen-security-and-tr-acdc2f88f662/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/diggecard-achieves-iso-27001-certification-to-strengthen-security-and-tr-acdc2f88f662/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:32:52 GMT Emma Carter Fraud & Security The June 2026 announcement describes an information security management system and a Trust Centre for client and supplier due diligence. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-details-romance-scam-networks-and-gift-card-warning-signs-da8c529992fa/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-details-romance-scam-networks-and-gift-card-warning-signs-da8c529992fa/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Suzie Elis Fraud & Security The payment company described recurring-billing traps and published research on disrupting organized scams. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/umb-provides-guidance-on-identifying-and-protecting-against-online-roman-f05c126eeb11/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/umb-provides-guidance-on-identifying-and-protecting-against-online-roman-f05c126eeb11/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:24:35 GMT Daniel Brooks Fraud & Security UMB’s fraud guidance covers requests for money or gifts, cryptocurrency investment pitches, identity checks and prompt reporting to banks and platforms. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-highlights-seasonal-gift-scams-in-its-2026-security-outlook-bdafbde9cc2c/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-highlights-seasonal-gift-scams-in-its-2026-security-outlook-bdafbde9cc2c/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Oliver Reed Fraud & Security Visa’s 2026 outlook examines seasonal payment scams, AI-assisted fraud detection and collaboration across the payments ecosystem. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/first-reliance-bank-offers-gift-card-fraud-prevention-tips-for-secure-ho-5e5cfe75ae99/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/first-reliance-bank-offers-gift-card-fraud-prevention-tips-for-secure-ho-5e5cfe75ae99/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT Oliver Reed Fraud & Security 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. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/banesco-usa-warns-of-common-signs-of-financial-scams-including-unsolicit-0ef7698add35/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/banesco-usa-warns-of-common-signs-of-financial-scams-including-unsolicit-0ef7698add35/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:50:45 GMT Oliver Reed Fraud & Security Banesco USA’s fraud guide covers unsolicited information requests, impersonation and pressure to pay with gift cards or other transfer methods. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/gift-card-activation-software-reduces-fraud-risk-for-resellers-a67436a2a90f/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/gift-card-activation-software-reduces-fraud-risk-for-resellers-a67436a2a90f/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:50:07 GMT Daniel Brooks Fraud & Security zendit's activation guide describes purchase-linked activation, account controls and transaction monitoring as parts of a gift card reseller's fraud-management process. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/banesco-usa-warns-of-banking-scams-involving-gift-cards-and-other-scheme-33f18a6d8f3e/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/banesco-usa-warns-of-banking-scams-involving-gift-cards-and-other-scheme-33f18a6d8f3e/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:52:56 GMT Suzie Elis Fraud & Security Banesco USA identifies gift card demands, credential requests, remote-access instructions and pressure to move money as warning signs of bank impersonation. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/runa-introduces-runa-assure-for-proactive-security-in-payout-protection-2b89e80491f9/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/runa-introduces-runa-assure-for-proactive-security-in-payout-protection-2b89e80491f9/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT Daniel Brooks Fraud & Security Runa Assure combines account controls, fraud monitoring, encryption and configurable limits across gift card, prepaid and card payouts. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/mastercard-issues-guidance-on-spotting-scams-during-a-crisis-ec8fb1dde580/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/mastercard-issues-guidance-on-spotting-scams-during-a-crisis-ec8fb1dde580/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Suzie Elis Fraud & Security The company's guidance addresses fraudulent donation appeals and impersonation after disasters. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/zil-money-offers-secure-check-printing-service-to-prevent-fraud-and-achi-055726d955ec/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/zil-money-offers-secure-check-printing-service-to-prevent-fraud-and-achi-055726d955ec/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:23:26 GMT Suzie Elis Fraud & Security Zil Money’s year-end guide covers blank-stock printing, custom check design, account reconciliation and Positive Pay. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/incomm-joins-georgia-officials-and-payment-groups-on-holiday-gift-card-f-2161aec6d062/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/incomm-joins-georgia-officials-and-payment-groups-on-holiday-gift-card-f-2161aec6d062/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:00:32 GMT Daniel Brooks Fraud & Security Georgia's Attorney General, IPA, ATPC and InComm issued November 2024 guidance on scams, online shopping and signs of gift card packaging tampering. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/stearns-bank-warns-of-romance-scams-involving-gift-cards-and-provides-gu-0ff56069870e/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/stearns-bank-warns-of-romance-scams-involving-gift-cards-and-provides-gu-0ff56069870e/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT Emma Carter Fraud & Security Stearns Bank’s fraud-awareness guidance identifies gift cards, wires and money-transfer requests as warning signs in online relationship scams. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-state-of-scams-report-reveals-resurgence-of-old-school-tactics-with-9451bc96c3ad/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-state-of-scams-report-reveals-resurgence-of-old-school-tactics-with-9451bc96c3ad/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Oliver Reed Fraud & Security Visa’s Fall 2024 report examines theft, gift card abuse, impersonation, account access attacks and payment fraud risks for merchants and institutions. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-executive-impersonation-gift-card-scams-2024/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-executive-impersonation-gift-card-scams-2024/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Suzie Elis Fraud & Security Visa urged employees to verify unusual requests before buying gift cards or sharing information. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/incomm-s-rob-hadden-details-layered-controls-against-gift-card-fraud-5da3918f2c15/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/incomm-s-rob-hadden-details-layered-controls-against-gift-card-fraud-5da3918f2c15/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:15:48 GMT Daniel Brooks Fraud & Security InComm's July 2024 interview covers packaging, activation and redemption monitoring, retailer education and cooperation with law enforcement. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/ahrvo-comply-maps-gift-card-fraud-risks-and-transaction-monitoring-eb4520df4e5e/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/ahrvo-comply-maps-gift-card-fraud-risks-and-transaction-monitoring-eb4520df4e5e/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:18:53 GMT Daniel Brooks Fraud & Security Ahrvo Comply identifies gift card theft among e-commerce fraud risks and outlines transaction monitoring, device checks and risk-based verification. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-free-gift-crypto-scams-retail-fraud-report-2023/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-free-gift-crypto-scams-retail-fraud-report-2023/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Brooks Fraud & Security Visa’s 2023 report identified deceptive gift offers and expanding attacks on retailers. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/map-adds-upfront-pin-validation-to-credit-union-atm-processing-ccfeea6c86cc/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/map-adds-upfront-pin-validation-to-credit-union-atm-processing-ccfeea6c86cc/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:38:34 GMT Emma Carter Fraud & Security MAP's ATM service checks a member's PIN before displaying the transaction menu, with the company positioning earlier validation as a fraud-prevention measure. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-research-finds-free-gift-messages-can-undermine-scam-awareness-b342c437e3ff/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/visa-research-finds-free-gift-messages-can-undermine-scam-awareness-b342c437e3ff/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Emma Carter Fraud & Security The 2022 research examined the language criminals use to turn attention and urgency into action. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/elite-rewards-provides-guidance-on-security-options-for-businesses-and-c-97128f6e11de/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/elite-rewards-provides-guidance-on-security-options-for-businesses-and-c-97128f6e11de/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:16:10 GMT Emma Carter Fraud & Security Elite Rewards’ July 2022 gift guide includes storage safes, video doorbells, a personal alert necklace and a floodlight camera. https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/gift-card-fraud-threat-grows-prompting-calls-for-enhanced-security-measu-0b2c003756ac/ https://giftcard.news/fraud-security/gift-card-fraud-threat-grows-prompting-calls-for-enhanced-security-measu-0b2c003756ac/ Tue, 03 May 2022 20:08:31 GMT Oliver Reed Fraud & Security Virtual Incentives examines account security, redemption controls and request limits for gift card reward distribution programs.