The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to activate gift cards promptly to avoid scams that steal card details and drain funds.

Whether you've received a Vanilla Gift Card as a gift or bought it yourself as a way to pay for transactions without using your personal credit or debit card, at some point you may want to use it for ...

This gift card scam will leave you angry and your gift card recipient very disappointed. Credit: Jeff Greenberg / Universal Images Group via Getty Images The hardest thing about picking a gift card ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Scammers don’t take time off for the holidays. In fact, this time of year is prime season for fraud, especially as people shop, gift, and travel more than usual. Consumer Reports ...

With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us are gearing up to spread some cheer with gift cards. However, it’s important to remember that these convenient gifts are also a favorite ...

ATLANTA — In a series of Channel 2 Action News investigations, we’ve shown you how gift cards can be drained and emptied by thieves before the gift recipient ever gets a chance to use the card. Get a ...

ABC News Fixer: Why your $50 gift card may not seem like such a gift at first. Nov. 29, 2013 — -- Dear ABC News Fixer: A couple weeks ago I bought my son and daughter-in-law a Visa gift card for ...

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and as shoppers seek the best deals, scammers are also looking to spoil presents, specifically gift cards. Now, a state lawmaker is hoping to stop these ...

A gift card is the perfect gift, right? Then why do an estimated 43 percent of people have unused gift cards sitting around? Gift cards can be great and easy, but there are a few things you should ...