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Policy & Safety AlerteBay Australia’s Gift Card Sales Ban: What Changes on 12 November

eBay Australia will stop gift-card listings from 12 November 2026. Understand the separate August sales change, existing-card terms and code-safety checks.

Policy & Safety AlertMaryland Gift Card Fraud Charges: Why Activation Does Not Prove Payment Authorisation

An October 7 DOJ indictment alleges stolen credit cards funded gift-card purchases. Learn why activation, balance and purchase authorisation need separate checks.

Policy & Safety AlertDOJ: 200+ Gift Cards Allegedly Stolen From Mail — What Buyers Should Check

A DOJ case alleges that more than 200 gift cards were stolen from U.S. mail. Learn what delivery evidence Nigerian buyers should preserve and…

Policy & Safety AlertCalifornia’s New Gift Card Bill: Why the Under-$15 Cash-Out Rule Still Applies

California signed SB 1078 on September 20, 2026. It permits limited use of older gift-card stock but keeps the cash-redemption right for balances under…

Policy & Safety AlertFTC Payment-Processor Case: Checks for Nigerian Gift Card Sellers

The FTC filed a payment-processor case on September 8, 2026. See the merchant-identity and dispute checks relevant to Nigerian gift card commerce.

Policy & Safety AlertCFPB Reviews Scam Warning Signs: Gift Card Payment Checks for Nigerians

The CFPB reviewed its scam-warning guidance on August 28, 2026. See gift card red flags, verification steps and Nigerian reporting options.

Market IntelligenceApple Extends 2026 Student Gift Card Offer: What Nigerians Should Know

Apple extended its 2026 U.S. education offer to September 24. Here is what Nigerian students and gift card users should know about eligibility, use…

Policy & Safety AlertFBI IC3 Impersonation Alert: Gift Card Recovery Scam Checks for Nigerians

The FBI updated its IC3 impersonation warning on July 20, 2026. Here is how Nigerian gift card users can spot fake recovery agents, protect…

Policy & Safety AlertUS Gift Card Fraud Indictment: Source Checks for Nigerian Sellers

US prosecutors announced a July 2026 indictment alleging stolen gift cards were converted into electronics and shipped abroad. Here are the source checks and…

Market IntelligenceCBN Payment Rules and Gift Card Payouts in Nigeria

CBN instant-payment controls took effect on July 1, 2026. Here is what the new-device limit and fraud checks can—and cannot—mean for Gift Card payouts…