Christmas Warning!

Wow - check this out! I received this email at work from corporate - this is insane- but creative!!!

If you buy gift cards from a display rack that has various store cards you may become a victim of theft. The bad guys are now jotting down the card numbers in the store and then wait a few days and call to see how much of a balance THEY have on the card. Once they find the card is activated, they go online and start shopping. You may want to purchase you card from a customer service person where they do not have the gift cards viewable to the public.



The crime of identity theft is among the fastest growing crimes in the United States. The holiday season is prime time to steal and utilize this information. Take the time to guard all your personal information which includes shredding personal information such as utility bills, bank statements etc.



The holiday season should be a joyous and happy time for all. Unfortunately, this is also the season for an increase in crimes such as burglaries, robberies and larcenies. Please review all your personal security procedures and practices and make an extra commitment to becoming a victim.

Wow, what a great way to ruin the holiday season!!

Thanks for the warning Liza!

that bad. i will try to be careful next time i am around stores that sells these gift cards

That's so crazy because I actually almost bought one of those today! Thank you for the warning!!!

you wanna know why this thread being posted TODAY means so much...

i was going to the supermarket tonight to do just that... buy EVERYONE a gift card off the rack.

*with the expense of the wedding this year, i thought it was the perfect way to get everyone a gc to their favorite places without having to drive all over town.*

thanks for the heads up

those crazy thieves figure out some crazy shiiit!!!!

what a shame!

That's horrible-but Thank you for the info.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!!!!!
That is terrible!!!