Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts every year, but their information is often vulnerable to criminals. Here's how ...

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.

The AARP runs ads claiming that any request to pay by gift card is always a scam. Patrick McKenzie, writing at Bits About ...

Now is a prime opportunity for scammers to target unsuspecting people as millions of Americans prepare to redeem holiday gift ...

Gift card scams often involve fraudsters impersonating trusted organizations or individuals and pressuring victims to ...

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway says no legitimate company will ever ask for payment via gift cards.

The Texas Legislature recently tightened laws against cloning and tampering with gift cards as thieves target consumers.

The PSAs will run December 26, 2025, through January 31, 2026, and feature a unified message from state AGs that gift cards are safe while urging consumers to remain vigilant against gift card scams.

Shoppers are being warned to be vigilant as the number of scams involving gift cards rise. Both Trading Standards and Report ...