Georgia Attorney General Joins Crackdown on Gift Card Scams

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers across the state to stay on alert for gift card scams, as fraud reports typically spike during the holiday season and into January when many people begin redeeming cards they received as gifts. Carr is joining attorneys general from other states in a public awareness push aimed at stopping criminals who steal gift card numbers, drain balances, and target victims through phone calls, texts, emails, and social media messages demanding payment in gift cards.

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Summerville Police Warn of “Bond Scam” After Caller Demands Apple Pay for Supposed Jail Release

The Summerville Police Department is warning residents about a scam targeting families with urgent claims that a loved one is in jail and needs immediate bond money.

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Holiday Shoppers Warned of Rising QR Code Scams

As the holiday season ramps up, cybersecurity experts are warning shoppers in Northwest Georgia and across the country to be cautious when using QR codes. While the codes have become a convenient part of everyday life—used for menus, payments, package tracking, and event check-ins—they are also becoming a growing target for scammers.

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Costco Thanksgiving Email Scam Circulating

A new email scam promising a free Thanksgiving meal from Costco is circulating nationwide, and officials warn that Chattooga County residents should be on alert. The message, which appears to come from Costco, offers an “exclusive gourmet Thanksgiving turkey dinner” in exchange for completing a short survey.

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