Visa Is Sued Over 'Vanilla' Gift Card Scam - U.S. News
Jan 30, 2024 · (Reuters) - Visa was sued on Tuesday by consumers who said the card payments network failed to make prepaid "Vanilla" gift cards less likely to being drained by thieves.
Gift Card Scams: Signs to Watch For & How to Avoid | Vanilla Visa
Aug 16, 2023 · Transaction details can help if a scam is attempted. Verify the website URL when shopping for and activating gift cards. Check for URL misspellings, make sure the site is a HTTPS:// URL, and look for lock icons that are in the browser. Never give your card number and PIN/CVV to anyone. Enough said! The Final Scoop
‘Ongoing Scam’: Lawsuit Says Visa Knows Vanilla Gift Cards ...
Jan 31, 2024 · A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Visa has failed to warn the public that its Vanilla gift cards are regularly redeemed fraudulently by third parties who can access a card’s account number by tampering with the card’s packaging.
Vanilla gift card scams: Irvine woman warns about loss of ...
Nov 26, 2022 · Irvine woman warns of potential scam involving Visa Vanilla gift card. She believes the card's serial number printed on the back of the packaging could allow thieves to access the funds.
Warning: Why You Should Never Buy Visa Gift Cards - Clark.com
Feb 27, 2024 · Clark cites news reports about scams linked to Visa’s Vanilla gift card, which have led to some high-profile litigation, including a class-action lawsuit.
Scammers could be depleting funds from Vanilla Visa gift cards
Nov 29, 2022 · While Vanilla Visa gift cards are popular gift items for any time of year, the news of a recent scam may have many consumers rethinking the purchase.
Visa is sued over ‘Vanilla’ gift card scam known as ‘draining’
Visa was sued on Tuesday by consumers who said the card payments network failed to make prepaid “Vanilla” gift cards less likely to being drained by thieves.
Make of popular gift cards sued over their weak security ...
Dec 20, 2023 · The lawsuit details how the packaging of the Vanilla cards allegedly makes it easier for criminals to duplicate or tamper with what should be secure numbers and bar codes on the cards.
"Vanilla Gift" card issuer faces lawsuit over card-draining ...
Dec 21, 2023 · A gift card issuer is facing a lawsuit over allegations it failed to make its popular prepaid cards less susceptible to a common scam.
Visa is sued over 'Vanilla' gift card scam | Reuters
Jan 30, 2024 · Visa was sued on Tuesday by consumers who said the card payments network failed to make prepaid "Vanilla" gift cards less likely to being drained by thieves.