Be wary of this new gift card scam - where fraudsters will scratch off a gift card code before someone has a chance to use it.. Here's how it works: Someone steals a gift card and then copies the card number and security code before resealing it, making it difficult to notice it's been compromised.
If your Visa gift card number is scratched off, you should contact the issuer of the card immediately to report the issue and request a replacement card.. The scam occurs when criminals steal gift card numbers directly from cards displayed in stores. They may photograph the card numbers, scratch off digits, or otherwise compromise the cards before.