Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday presents to give, but they’re also one of the easiest for scammers to compromise. That leaves you with a gift card that’s already depleted by the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gift cards have long been a popular holiday gift and a go-to for shoppers in a pinch to find a last-minute gift — but they’re also ...

Gift cards remain one of the most popular holiday gifts, but scammers are finding new ways to steal your money before you even buy them. Federal investigators say gift card fraud has grown into a ...

If you received gift cards over the holidays, don't throw them in a drawer and forget about them. While many gift card scams involve thieves demanding payments—for everything from taxes and fines owed ...

Authorities are working to crack down on an impostor phone scam in which the caller pretends to be a DEA agent and then tries to steal the victim's money -- often by having them purchase gift cards.

This story was originally published on mynorthwest.com. With Christmas right around the corner, many are grabbing last-minute gift cards — but scammers are counting on that. Washington State Attorney ...

Scammers drain gift cards by tampering with codes or barcodes before purchase. Inspect cards closely and buy only from secure displays. Report scams to DC’s DISB or the Attorney General’s Consumer ...

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift.So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...