Thieves copy gift card numbers + PINs while cards are still on the rack The hit: Once a cashier activates the card for a ...

The scheme is so sophisticated that Homeland Security is now involved. The tip came from an observant clerk at the Speedway on Bradley and Detroit. The clerk noticed the man at the register attempting ...

The scam involved websites which advertise paying a person in exchange for unwanted gift cards but, ultimately, do not pay up ...

Stay vigilant against gift card scams as Christmas nears. Protect your holiday gifts and finances with these essential tips.

Banking regulations haven't caught up with gift cards, which fraudsters are using to steal money from people in ways that are difficult to trace or reverse. The Conversation, CC BY-ND Wednesday ...

Report Fraud, the national body for fraud reporting, believes it has increased by about 25% over the past two years. New ...

With just days left until Christmas, many Las Vegas shoppers are turning to gift cards as a quick and easy last-minute option. But consumer experts warn that convenience can come with risks.

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 ...

If the gift card you’re about to buy isn’t for a gift, put it down and walk away, the Federal Trade Commission warns. If someone on the phone with you as you’re checking out is telling you what to do ...

Gift cards are a very popular and convenient way to give a gift this holiday season to your friends or family, but they can also be a target for scammers who want to steal your money or personal ...

A man who sold more than 500,000 gift card account numbers over the internet was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison in the Middle District Court in Baton Rouge, U.S. Attorney Ronald Gathe Jr.

Gift cards are great, but when your physical wallet already has a ton of stuff in it, it can be easy to lose them in the ...