FRAUD ALERT: CASH BACK SCAM

6 November 2009 1:00 a.m. Eastern
Nicole Thompson

You know you should review your credit report annually and look for signs of fraudulent activity, but how often do you scrutinize your receipts?

In this new scam, store employees add cash back to your credit or debit card purchases even though you don't request cash back. Then they either pocket the money or give it to their friends who are behind you in line. Avoid falling victim to this new scam by looking at your receipts closely before you complete your transactions.