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

Staying alert, taking a moment to research unfamiliar sellers or offers, and approaching deals that seem too good to be true ...

Be wary of websites that offer to check your gift card's balance. According to BBB Scam Tracker reports, some websites that ...

Gift cards remain one of the most popular holiday gifts, but scammers are finding new ways to steal before you even buy them.

Gift cards are a fast, convenient go-to for holiday gifting — but local police are warning Pittsburgh shoppers that they could also be a gateway to scams. On Tuesday, the Verona Police Department said ...

Millions of Americans will buy gift cards over the next few weeks — thinking it’s the safest, simplest holiday gift. But this ...

Authorities estimate that sophisticated organized criminal groups are “draining” gift cards before genuine shoppers ever use ...

Criminals also continue to target gift cards, with scams common this time of year. Scammers may steal card information before the card is even sold.

Whether it’s a drained gift card, a present that never arrives or finding out it’s a fake puppy pulling your heartstrings, ...

Twenty major retailers and the Department of Homeland Security are teaming up to crack down on gift card draining — a massive enterprise in which thieves steal cards, tamper with the barcodes and pins ...

Police in Boston are warning people to be on the lookout for scams this holiday season, especially when it comes to adding pets to your family. In a warning to the community, the Boston Police ...

As the holiday shopping season arrives, residents should watch out for gift card scams that can drain the funds before the cards are ever used. Thieves can steal or tamper with the magnetic strip or ...