Starbucks is still grappling with fraud involving its customers’ online accounts and gift cards, with some victims seeing hundreds of dollars stolen.

Gift-card related fraud with Starbucks cards is not new, but recent victims were highlighted earlier this week in an article by journalist and author Bob Sullivan.

Starbucks officials could not be immediately reached for comment, although Sullivan wrote the company told him that customers would not be liable for charges and transfers they didn’t make.

A comment thread started more than a year ago on Facebook has tales from many people who have been stung by scammers through their Starbucks accounts.

Those at risk are Starbucks customers who have linked either a payment card or PayPal to their online account, which can be used to send gift cards to others with a preloaded balance.

Fraudsters have been taking aim at Starbucks accounts for at least a couple of years. The card itself can be used to pay for items in a store, and the online account can be used to send someone an e-gift certificate by email. It’s also a loyalty tool, with Starbucks offering free food and drink rewards and other discounts.

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