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Apparently, gift cards are one of the first things bought with hacked credit cards. I was visiting my daughter in college. Went to a "crystal's store" and bought some junk, then I bought here a gift card at the book shop for summer school books, then we went to the grocery store, and my card was declined! Apparently thieves do a small purchase, and gift card purchase, then a larger purchase. So bank computers are alerted. I had to authorize my credit card for one state over. Seems ridiculous, but luckily I have never had a problem. Except with my taxes-luckily the IRS knows I never get a refund, so they didn't fall for it.
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