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12/18/2023

Holiday shoppers warned of disturbing gift card scam likely padding Chinese bank accounts

Fox News

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a disturbing and "very sophisticated" gift card scam that has national and international implications. 

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a disturbing and "very sophisticated" gift card scam that has national and international implications. 

The sheriff’s office told Fox News Digital this week it carried out a massive anti-retail theft operation at big box stores across the county, netting 285 felony and misdemeanor arrests in seven days. Among those arrested was a Chinese national who was found to be in possession of thousands of Target and Apple gift cards. 

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