No matter what the person's story -- NEVER pay anyone with a gift card.  That's from Christina Miranda, the senior project manager and consumer education specialist with the Federal Trade Commission.  Go to: FTC.gov/giftcards for more information.

Christina also discusses on-line shopping scams.  What are some of the red flags and how can you get your money back?  If you spot a scam, or are a victim of a scammer, go to: ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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