Los Angeles, CA - Gift card fraud continues to undermine the integrity of global retail and payment ecosystems, eroding consumer trust and triggering fragmented legislative responses. In a unified effort to address this escalating threat, industry leaders will gather at the 2025 International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) Expo for a high-impact panel discussion:
Combating Gift Card Fraud: Industry Collaboration, Innovation, and Legislative Readiness
This dynamic session will bring together top brands, distribution networks, and technology providers to address the increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes targeting both open-loop and closed-loop gift cards.
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Panel Discussion Topics Include: • The evolving tactics and geographic expansion of gift card fraud • Collaborative initiatives with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to dismantle organized criminal networks and support prosecution • The impact of recent and proposed legislation, including Maryland Bill 760, on fraud mitigation and compliance • Cutting-edge technologies and packaging innovations that protect products and enhance consumer confidence
Pack-Smart Inc., a global leader in secure card personalization and packaging automation, will present how the industry is adopting high-speed, intelligent technologies to: • Detect fraud in real time • Enable traceable data tracking • Deliver tamper-evident packaging • Streamline compliance with emerging regulations
"Fraud prevention is no longer a siloed effort; it demands collective intelligence, scalable technology, and responsive legislation,” said Derek Dlugosh-Ostap, Executive Chairman of Pack-Smart Inc. “This panel is not just about raising awareness—it’s about driving meaningful action to safeguard the future of the gift card industry."
Attendees will gain firsthand insight into emerging solutions and actionable strategies that enhance industry resilience and reinforce consumer trust.
About Pack-Smart Inc.
Pack-Smart Inc. is a global innovator in high-speed personalization, secure packaging, and automation solutions tailored for the card, telecom, fintech, and pharmaceutical industries. With operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, Pack-Smart delivers turnkey platforms that integrate advanced engineering, data-driven intelligence, and regulatory compliance to support secure, scalable operations worldwide.
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