Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts every year, but their information is often vulnerable to criminals. Here's how ...
There’s no foolproof system,” says Daniel Tsai, founder of ConsumerRights.ca, who notes “it’s a wild west when it comes to ...
Thieves copy gift card numbers + PINs while cards are still on the rack The hit: Once a cashier activates the card for a ...
Gift card scams ramp up over the holiday season. We share tips on how to make sure you're getting a legit, working gift card.
Report Fraud, the national body for fraud reporting, believes it has increased by about 25% over the past two years. New ...
Authorities estimate that sophisticated organized criminal groups are “draining” gift cards before genuine shoppers ever use ...
The Texas Legislature recently tightened laws against cloning and tampering with gift cards as thieves target consumers.
Gift card scams often involve fraudsters impersonating trusted organizations or individuals and pressuring victims to ...
Are gift cards on your holiday shopping list? Beware, there’s a new scam where the balance on cards you buy may disappear ...
The scam involved websites which advertise paying a person in exchange for unwanted gift cards but, ultimately, do not pay up ...
Nearly one in three consumers reportedly fell victim to an online scam during the holiday season last year. Here's how to avoid them this season.
Now is a prime opportunity for scammers to target unsuspecting people as millions of Americans prepare to redeem holiday gift ...