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Fake Target.com Order Scam. Occurs when a fraudster creates a fake "thank you for your recent purchase" email or text from Target. The goal is to trick the recipient into reporting that they did not place the order by using a phone number or link provided in the fraudulent email or text.
The FTC says scammers instruct their victims to purchase gift cards of any kind from Target more than any other retailer. "We take these crimes very seriously," Target spokesman Brian...
If you bought a gift card and gave someone the numbers off the back of the card, that’s a scam. Use your gift card and gift card store receipt for these next steps: Report the gift card scam to the gift card company right away. No matter how long ago the scam happened, report it.
Visit the gift card fraud prevention page for information and resources on gift card fraud prevention and tips to avoid gift card fraud.
Target has built a multi-layered approach to stopping fraud, including gift card scams. Our group of hundreds of cybersecurity experts enables Target to identify and mitigate fraud, proactively monitor trends and create solutions to prevent fraud before it happens.
Scammers steal gift card information from store racks and leave them for unsuspecting shoppers to buy. A Colorado woman bought a Target gift card only to find it already drained of money.
Fraudsters are always evolving their tactics. Want more information about social engineering or other scams? Report a Security Vulnerability. Visit the page for more information on how to report a potential security vulnerability in any of Target's guest-facing online services.