....even for boating related purchases.

I received this email today from a friend. The scam is real so be careful
when purchasing gift cards:

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Yes this is true. Here is the link that has the information to back up this
email:

http://www.snopes.com/fraud/sales/giftcard.asp

"Well the crooks have found a way to rob you of your gift card balance.


If you buy Christmas Gift Cards from a display rack that has various store
cards, you may become a victim of theft. Crooks are now jotting down the
card numbers in the store, and then wait a few days and call to see how much
of a
balance THEY have on the card. Once they find the card is "activated", they
go online and start shopping.



You may want to purchase your Christmas gift card from a customer service
person, where they do not have the Christmas Gift Cards viewable to the
public.



Please share this with all your family and friends.

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Those who buy *Holiday* or *xmas* gift cards need not worry and should
disregard this warning. ;-)