While many gift card scams involve thieves demanding payments via prepaid cards, there's a less obvious type of fraud known ...

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

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There’s no foolproof system,” says Daniel Tsai, founder of ConsumerRights.ca, who notes “it’s a wild west when it comes to ...

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.

Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty programs, budgeting, and all things personal finance. In addition to writing for publications like Bankrate, CreditCards ...

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

The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account.

Register the card when possible, keep your receipt, and check the balance directly with the retailer. Victims should keep their gift card or receipt and report the scam to DC’s DISB at 202‑727‑8000 ...

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Phishing and smishing scams, imposter scams and scams regarding your government benefits are some of the biggest credit card “gotchas” to watch out for in 2025. Criminals who get their hands on your ...