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CHECK your gift cards before buying!

I just bought a $50 Vanilla Visa card for my niece. She tried to use it online, and the balance was $0. Here is the scam: Thieves steal the cards, carefully slice open the package, scratch the code, record it, and put a new sticker over it. They put it back on the shelf. Once you load money at the register, their software drains it instantly. Run your finger over the barcode. If it feels bumpy or like a sticker has been placed on top, DO NOT BUY IT. #GiftCardScam #RetailTheft #HolidayShopping #ScamAlert #MoneyTips

New Report Finds High-Income Shoppers Are More Likely to Steal at Self-Checkout A surprising new report suggests that shoppers earning over $100,000 a year are twice as likely to steal from self-checkout compared to those with lower incomes. Researchers say the findings challenge the idea that people with higher earnings are less likely to engage in petty theft. According to the study, wealthier shoppers were more likely to skip scanning items or intentionally mislabel products, raising questions about whether higher income truly changes behavior—or simply gives some individuals a sense of being above consequences. The report highlights a growing concern for retailers who are already struggling with rising theft and the limitations of self-checkout technology. #ConsumerNews #RetailTheft #SelfCheckout #CrimeReport #TrendingNews #ShopliftingStudy #NewsBreakCommunity