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Alleged gift card scammer accused of targeting Chester County grocery stores

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Police say Dong Shao would scratch off the protective covering to show the gift card's code, then place the protective covering back on the card and put it back on the store shelf.

Police in Chester County have arrested a gift card scam suspect who allegedly targeted Giant food stores in Westtown and East Goshen townships."I just bought one, I just bought a gift card," said Judith Mace, of Chester Springs on Wednesday.

The scam, called "gift card draining," has been an ongoing issue for retailers, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Now some customers say they're going to inspect the cards before buying them or buy them from behind a counter if possible. We spoke with Peggy McCoey, a cyber security expert who explains what to do if you become a victim of this crime.

 

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