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GST on vouchers and gift cards: All you need to know
1 week, 1 day ago

GST on vouchers and gift cards: All you need to know

India Today  

Gift vouchers and prepaid cards have become popular payment tools for consumers, but their tax implications often raise questions. NON-PREPAID VOUCHERS: ACTIONABLE CLAIMS Non-prepaid vouchers, which allow holders to redeem specific goods or services, are classified as ‘actionable claims.’ These transactions are also excluded from GST since they do not involve the supply of goods or services. GST ON VOUCHER …

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Inflation impact clear this Christmas season, labor union warns
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Inflation impact clear this Christmas season, labor union warns

NL Times  

Employees at major Dutch retailers are voicing frustration over increasingly meager holiday gifts from their employers, with labor union FNV pointing to "Christmas inflation" as a growing issue. While some companies hand out minimal items like ladles or branded Christmas ornaments, others issue gift cards that require workers to spend additional money at their own stores. At Albert Heijn's distribution …

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The 12 scams of Christmas to watch out for: From sites selling fake cashmere, knock-off beauty advent calendars and Cadbury 'free gift' cons
3 weeks, 1 day ago

The 12 scams of Christmas to watch out for: From sites selling fake cashmere, knock-off beauty advent calendars and Cadbury 'free gift' cons

Daily Mail  

* Have you lost money in a scam? Phone call from 'bank's fraud team' requesting a code A former BBC journalist revealed how she felt 'pretty embarrassed' after falling for a telephone scam which left hackers emptying her bank accounts. Ms Dewhurst said then said that got a phone call from who she thought was her bank's fraud team, but …

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Why You Should Avoid Buying A Gift Card From The Display Rack At The Store
4 weeks ago

Why You Should Avoid Buying A Gift Card From The Display Rack At The Store

Huff Post  

Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost Photo:Getty Images The longer you wait to use a gift card, the more opportunities scammers have for gift card fraud. Here’s how the physical gift card scheme typically works: Scammers will target display racks of gift cards, especially when the rack is out of sight from cashiers or pharmacy counters, explained Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs …

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Best Apple Black Friday deals still live on iPhones, AirPods and more
1 month, 1 week ago

Best Apple Black Friday deals still live on iPhones, AirPods and more

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Best Apple post-Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals 2024 Apple AirPods Pro 2: …

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Best early Apple Black Friday deals 2024, according to a tech writer
2 months ago

Best early Apple Black Friday deals 2024, according to a tech writer

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This will be my eighth year covering the Black Friday sales, and if …

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13 best experiences for those who don’t want traditional gifts
2 months, 1 week ago

13 best experiences for those who don’t want traditional gifts

LA Times  

If someone you love has come to prize experiences over objects — or if they’re just out of storage space — we have ideas for you. Gift card amounts vary at Lingua Franca and Wax Paper Book a jam session in a Burbank rehearsal studio Nightingale Studios in Burbank just might be the place to stage the jam session of …

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Sophisticated SoCal crime tourism ring stole millions in heists, home burglaries, feds say
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sophisticated SoCal crime tourism ring stole millions in heists, home burglaries, feds say

LA Times  

Federal agents seize vehicles in Van Nuys on Wednesday after the arrest of six people in a sweeping investigation of crime tourism. Federal prosecutors allege Juan Carlos Thola-Duran, who owns Driver Power Rentals in Van Nuys, ran the go-to rental car business for thieves, providing vehicles for crime tourism groups arriving from South America and directing them to locations both …

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Devoted supporter of Newport Beach Police Department makes sure officers are well fed
5 months ago

Devoted supporter of Newport Beach Police Department makes sure officers are well fed

LA Times  

Feed the Cops organizer Dotty McDonald holds a large facsimile of a $40,000 check as Police Chief Cartwright gives her a hug on Wednesday during a presentation. Dotty McDonald’s focus for past six years has been running a Feed the Cops drive, collecting funds and gift cards to ensure the rank-and-file members of the Newport Beach Police Department have plenty …

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You can now use gift cards to buy Air India tickets. Here's how
5 months, 3 weeks ago

You can now use gift cards to buy Air India tickets. Here's how

Hindustan Times  

Air India launched Air India Gift Cards which are set to give travelers a new way to gift travel experiences. The airline said that the introduction of gift cards aligns with Air India's strategy to offer more customer-centric services and expand its digital offerings as well by appealing to a broad audience. Yes, Air India Gift Cards are transferable which …

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Scotch & Soda bankruptcy draws investor interest; Most gift cards valid, but no refunds
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Scotch & Soda bankruptcy draws investor interest; Most gift cards valid, but no refunds

NL Times  

Several parties have shown an interest in taking over the bankrupt clothing chain Scotch & Soda. People can also still use gift cards purchased before Wednesday, but the company is no longer selling new ones. The company took over Scotch & Soda over a year ago when the originally Dutch clothing chain went bankrupt. Logistical problems that occurred after the …

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Gift card draining scams: How to recover stolen funds
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Gift card draining scams: How to recover stolen funds

Slate  

Of the many things that are debilitating after the death of a child, celebrating my own birthday was one of the most challenging. The bad news: My friends and I were the victims of “card draining,” which happens when thieves steal gift cards, copy or alter the card numbers offsite, use the available funds, and then return the worthless cards …

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Google Wallet launched for Android users in India: How to download it and what will happen to Google Pay?
8 months ago

Google Wallet launched for Android users in India: How to download it and what will happen to Google Pay?

India TV News  

Google has finally unleashed the most speculated Wallet app in the Indian market. The Google Wallet app will allow smartphone users to make contactless payments using either- debit or credit cards. According to PTI, Google has further introduced a private digital wallet for Android users in India, enabling them to store cards securely, keys, tickets, passes and IDs, an official. …

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What happens with unused gift cards each year?
1 year ago

What happens with unused gift cards each year?

Firstpost  

While most gift cards get redeemed, many cards — tens of billions of dollars’ worth — wind up forgotten or otherwise unused. While most of those gift cards gets redeemed, many cards — tens of billions of dollars’ worth — wind up forgotten or otherwise unused. But in at least 19 states — including Delaware, where many big companies are …

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The secret life of gift cards: Here’s what happens to the billions that go unspent each year
1 year ago

The secret life of gift cards: Here’s what happens to the billions that go unspent each year

Associated Press  

Gift cards make great stocking stuffers — just as long as you don’t stuff them in a drawer and forget about them after the holidays. Paytronix, which tracks restaurant gift card sales, says around 70% of gift cards are used within six months. USE IT OR LOSE IT While it may take gift cards years to expire, experts say it’s …

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The common scam around the holidays – and how to get your money back
1 year, 1 month ago

The common scam around the holidays – and how to get your money back

The Independent  

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Roll your eyes, but Black Friday's still got it. So here's what to look for
1 year, 1 month ago

Roll your eyes, but Black Friday's still got it. So here's what to look for

NPR  

Roll your eyes, but Black Friday's still got it. But nearly 1 in 5 Americans still plan to do "most of their shopping" on Black Friday, according to a survey by the accounting and consulting firm PwC. And in a throwback to analog times, half of these shoppers actually said they planned to chase doorbusters, telling a Deloitte survey that …

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The Art of Gifting: Choosing the Perfect Diwali Gift with FNP
1 year, 2 months ago

The Art of Gifting: Choosing the Perfect Diwali Gift with FNP

Deccan Chronicle  

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is one of the most awaited and celebrated occasions. To help you navigate through this, FNP, a leading online gifting portal, provides a diverse range of Diwali gifts. Before you add the first gift you see into your cart, explore the various options to consider while choosing the perfect Diwali gifts. FNP …

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‘Scamanda’ Is The Latest Riveting And Malignant Saga Of A Cancer Scammer
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Scamanda’ Is The Latest Riveting And Malignant Saga Of A Cancer Scammer

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING This is an excerpt from our true crime newsletter, Suspicious Circumstances, which sends the biggest unsolved mysteries, white collar scandals, and captivating cases straight to your inbox every week. Moscatiello, whose sister died of cancer, later said, “It is infuriating to see a perfectly healthy person take on the plight of true warriors of cancer for financial …

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People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here’s how to keep yourself safe
1 year, 5 months ago

People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here’s how to keep yourself safe

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. “It’ll take 30 or 40 seconds longer, but go ahead and do that because it could save you a lot of money every time,” he said. “But you’d be surprised by the number of people who fall for people calling from …

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Nebraska police chief sentenced to 60 days in jail for using gift cards for personal items
1 year, 5 months ago

Nebraska police chief sentenced to 60 days in jail for using gift cards for personal items

Raw Story  

LINCOLN — A small-town police chief who used gift cards purchased by the city to buy nearly $15,000 in personal items will spend 60 days in jail and three years on probation. The Nebraska Auditor’s Office, in a June 2022 audit, found that Poland had used 27 gift cards purchased with city funds to buy a series of personal items, …

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2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate stage are finding creative ways to boost donor numbers
1 year, 5 months ago

2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate stage are finding creative ways to boost donor numbers

Associated Press  

With six weeks until the first 2024 Republican presidential debate, some hopefuls are finding creative ways to boost their donor numbers and ensure they make it on stage. Maybe, but I’d be a little bit skeptical.” On Monday, Ramaswamy — who launched his campaign with a $10 million infusion of his own cash and said he surpassed the unique donor …

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How to make the most of your credit card reward points? Here are 8 ways
1 year, 9 months ago

How to make the most of your credit card reward points? Here are 8 ways

Live Mint  

Most credit card transactions will earn you some reward points. In this article, we will focus on eight different purposes for which you can use credit card reward points. This method will give you a low redemption rate and is not the best-recommended way to use your credit card reward points. Pay with points Some cards allow you to use …

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Why You Should Avoid Buying A Gift Card From The Display Rack At The Store
1 year, 10 months ago

Why You Should Avoid Buying A Gift Card From The Display Rack At The Store

Huff Post  

Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost Photo:Getty Images The longer you wait to use a gift card, the more opportunities scammers have for gift card fraud. Here’s how the physical gift card scheme typically works: Scammers will target display racks of gift cards, especially when the rack is out of sight from cashiers or pharmacy counters, explained Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs …

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