And those gift card companies want to give that money back," the FTC said in its blog post. Here are steps, highlighted by the agency, that consumers should take if they suspect they have been conned.

LOS ANGELES -- Holiday shopping is just around the corner. As you're shopping for the perfect gift online, you need to watch out for a growing scam.It all starts with a "card declined" message.

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Out $7,000 and no idea if she’s going to get it all back. Melody Randall, of Queensbury, said she thought she was about to get huge savings on her Spectrum bills after they called her with what ...

The message claimed that a "Sam's Club Shopper Survey" would provide a $50 gift card simply for taking a "30-second questionnaire." We recommend caution around offers like these.