Gift cards are a popular and convenient gift-giving option, but they are also a target for scammers. Stay one step ahead and shop carefully to avoid a scam known as "gift card draining." Here's how ...

We’re always interested/slashed annoyed to learn of new scams, particularly around the holidays. So we were intrigued by the announcement from the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center that it ...

The hit: Once a cashier activates the card for a unknowing buyer, the crook drains it fast—often before it’s even used Avoid it: Check the PIN/scratch area for tampering, grab from the back, pay with ...

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OHIO, USA — As Ohio officials predict that holiday spending will exceed $32 billion in the state, they are warning shoppers to be vigilant for a rise in gift card scams and other seasonal cons. The ...