And if you do end up with a scam card, you can file a report with the gift card issuer, though your mileage may vary in terms of recovering funds. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a list of ...

VERONA, Pa. — Verona police are dealing with what is believed to be a widespread scam across Western Pennsylvania. They told Channel 11 scammers are tampering with Giant Eagle gift cards, leaving ...

Organized crime has quietly turned the humble gift card into a billion dollar pipeline, draining balances before recipients ever get a chance to swipe. Criminals are no longer just guessing numbers ...

A gift card issuer is facing a lawsuit over allegations it failed to make its popular prepaid cards less susceptible to a common scam. The lawsuit, filed last month by San Francisco City Attorney ...

Gift cards are a perennial favorite for holiday shoppers. They’re easy to wrap, universally appreciated, and always the right size. But as gift-giving season approaches, it’s important to remember ...

There seems to be no end to the methods scammers come up with to steal from others. The latest trick in the city of Port Orange is targeting gift card buyers, who later find out they have none of the ...

Scammers have found ways of turning holiday gift cards into a minefield that could steal your money. (Anatoliy Sadovskiy/Dreamstime/TNS) Millions of shoppers turn to the quick and traditionally easy ...

Earlier this year, NBC 5 Responds tracked consumer complaints about vanishing gift card balances. Consumers reported someone else was able to empty the card before the gift could be used. In June, we ...

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Millions of shoppers turn to the quick and traditionally easy choice for giving a Christmas present — a gift card. Don’t be quick to go that route, experts say. And if you do, take extra precautions.