Tag: Gift Card Fraud
Introduction Black Friday has long been a cornerstone of the retail calendar, not just in the United States but around the globe. During this period, including Thanksgiving weekend and Cyber Monday, consumers anticipate steep discounts and rush to purchase products both in-store and online. However, these low prices also bring about a surge in unethical…
Read MoreIt’s hard to get through any news cycle today without bots coming up. Those we hear about most spread spam, propagate fake news, or create fake profiles and content on social media sites—often to influence public opinion, spark social unrest, or tamper with elections. During the 2016 US presidential election debates, bots were used on…
Read MoreMy Apple News app recently served up some targeted marketing that really hit home. There before me was the opportunity to purchase a limited-edition 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog from KFC and Envirolog, sold through Walmart. In addition to the advertising and sales mechanisms that brought me to this point, there are also all of…
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