Spencer Fane attorney Shawn Tuma was recently interviewed by news outlet The National Desk about the rise of gift card theft this holiday season.
In the nationwide TV segment, Shawn explained the tampering method criminals use to steal funds from gift cards after they are purchased. He also advised consumers on how to reduce the risk of falling prey to doctored cards.
“And then finally, you know, cash is king,” Shawn concluded. “Sometimes the old-fashioned ways [of gift-giving] are the best.”
At Spencer Fane, Shawn helps businesses protect their information and protect themselves from their information. He represents a wide range of clients, from small to midsize companies to Fortune 100 companies, across the U.S. and globally in dealing with cybersecurity, data privacy, data breach and incident response, regulatory compliance, computer fraud-related legal issues, and cyber-related litigation.
Watch the full news segment here.