It’s hard to get your money back if you’re a victim of a gift card fraud like this. Unlike scams involving the sudden ...

After a major gift card fraud bust tied to nearly $14 million in losses, investigators say the scam has now made its way into ...

If you received gift cards over the holidays, don't throw them in a drawer and forget about them. While many gift card scams involve thieves demanding payments—for everything from taxes and fines owed ...

“They had him scared that it was him that did it. They threatened to call the FBI,” says daughter.

Three Chicago women thought they were treating themselves to a luxe athleisure haul when they each bought a $150 lululemon gift card at a neighborhood Walgreens. Instead of leggings and belt bags, ...

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift.So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually ...

The hit: Once a cashier activates the card for a unknowing buyer, the crook drains it fast—often before it’s even used Avoid it: Check the PIN/scratch area for tampering, grab from the back, pay with ...

Carding is the use of stolen credit card information to buy gift cards that can be used like cash. Learn how to protect ...