A record 202.9 million consumers shopped in stores and online during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving ...

One of the most common gift-card scams throughout the year involves fraudsters contacting you and pretending to be from a ...

A Giant Eagle store in Verona, Pa., has been targeted by what is reportedly a nationwide scam in which thieves are able to ...

Whether you're buying gifts online, picking up last-minute items in-store, or making quick purchases on the go, these payment ...

Gift cards make simple last-minute gifts — and you can often save money on them. But they're also a popular target for ...

Running out of balance in your bank account can affect everyday transactions, including the case when you require urgent ...

Authorities are warning holiday shoppers about rising gift card scams, urging buyers to inspect cards for tampering, fake bar ...

Shop for gift cards at stores you know and trust. The FTC said consumers should avoid buying from online auction sites ...

Gift cards can be a great gift this holiday season, but shopping for them isn’t always an easy feat. Here are some things to watch out for to avoid getting ...

Be wary of websites that offer to check your gift card's balance. According to BBB Scam Tracker reports, some websites that claim to check your gift card balance are really a way to steal money off ...

Catherine Hanaway said millions of dollars are lost to gift card fraud every year. The Federal Trade Commission released data in March showing that consumers reported losing more than $12.5 million to ...

Register the card when possible, keep your receipt, and check the balance directly with the retailer. Victims should keep ...