Gift card fraud can be a gateway to even more complex cyber fraud. In the worst-case scenario, thieves can move on to stealing your payment details, draining your bank account and even stealing ...

One of the most reported scams -- outlined in a widely circulated email -- works like this: The scam artist, using a magnetic strip scanner, scans the numbers on the gift cards displayed for sale.

MIAMI — Whether you're giving or receiving a gift card this holiday season, check to make sure you're not falling for a scam. "Scam reports are up 50 percent for 2023/2022 and we're not even ...

On Dec. 1, the New Britain Township Police Department told Facebook followers about multiple reports of the gift card draining scam involving 100 Visa Vanilla and Apple gift cards.

Tech 6 sneaky gift card scams to watch out for this holiday season How to detect, defend against gift card scams By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News Published November 27, 2024 10:00am EST ...

Gift cards are convenient and thoughtful gifts, but they’re also an easy target for scams. By staying informed and cautious, you can protect your money and personal information.

PINOLE, Calif. -- Police are warning about an innovative gift card scam that's going around this holiday season. Shoppers in California recently lost hundreds of dollars to the scam.

Increasingly, gift cards are a leading fraud payment method reported by older adults, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

A scam involving gift cards and criminals impersonating elected officials prompted a warning from police in Waterbury.

In order to fix it, you will need to pay us, so go buy a gift card, call this 800 number and read us the numbers. We will do the rest.” In fact, there is nothing wrong with your computer.

Gift card scams are on the rise in 2022, the Federal Trade Commission said. Some ask for hundreds in Google Play store cards.

Gift cards are the present Americans want most. But popularity can make gift cards a prime target for thieves. Here are some scams to look out for.