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A report details the rise of gift card fraud, specifically the "grandparent scam" where thieves pose as relatives in legal trouble. Victims are instructed to purchase gift cards from retailers like Walmart and provide the numbers over the phone. The segment also covers sophisticated Amazon-themed phishing emails designed to track user engagement.
In Seattle, a gun buyback program offers $100 Amazon gift cards in exchange for handguns, which the hosts mock as an ineffective strategy. Meanwhile, Vice President Joe Biden is reportedly preparing executive actions regarding gun control and ammunition. The hosts argue that these measures are being rushed through without a proper investigation into the Sandy Hook incident.
