IC3 Releases Alert on Gift Card Scams

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IC3 Releases Alert on Gift Card Scams [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/08/02/IC3-Releases-Alert-Gift-Card-Scams ] 08/02/2017 10:08 PM EDT 
Original release date: August 02, 2017

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released an alert warning consumers of music gift card scams. This type 
of scam targets victims, gains their confidence, and tricks them into providing gift card information.

To stay safer online, review the IC3 alert on Online Scammers Require Payment via Music Application Gift Cards [ 
https://www.ic3.gov/media/2017/170801.aspx ] and the US-CERT Tip on Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014 ].

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