Yahoo

Buying a last-minute gift card? Here’s the scam you need to be aware of

In a series of Channel 2 Action News investigations, we’ve shown you how gift cards can be drained and emptied by thieves before the gift recipient ever gets a chance to use the card. Get a gift ...
Yahoo

Why You Should Avoid Buying A Gift Card From The Display Rack At The Store

The longer you wait to use a gift card, the more opportunities scammers have for gift card fraud. Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost Photo:Getty Images Gift cards are a popular last-minute present many ...
Mashable

One thing to know before you buy a gift card

This gift card scam will leave you angry and your gift card recipient very disappointed. Credit: Jeff Greenberg / Universal Images Group via Getty Images The hardest thing about picking a gift card ...
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Have a gift card you won't use? 6 websites that let you sell or swap it

Have you received a gift card as a present that you can’t use? Maybe there’s a specific gift card you want to buy, but can’t find. You can turn to websites that allow you to buy, sell, and swap gift ...
ABC 7 Chicago

That gift card you're buying this holiday season may already have been spent

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Gift cards are an easy, popular gift this holiday season, but be careful when buying them. Darlene Duncan learned that the hard way after she bought a $200 Visa gift card at a Walmart ...
CNN

Giving gift cards this holiday season? Here’s how to avoid getting scammed

Gift cards can be like cash. But the money is accessed using a PIN assigned to the card, so that code should be securely concealed from view when you buy it. If you’re shopping for a gift card off a ...
Commercial Appeal

Don't buy a worthless gift card this holiday season and don't forget to use it | Opinion

The National Retail Federation says gift cards will be the second most popular gift category this holiday season behind clothing. They’ll represent 44% of all gifts for a total dollar amount of almost ...
Herald-Whig

Tips for buying gift cards safely

Christmas has come and gone, but maybe you still need to buy something for someone on your list? A gift card may be a great ...
Cleveland.com

Should we stop buying people gift cards? I think this survey makes a good case - Saving You Money

CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s October, and both shoppers and stores are already looking to kick off the holiday shopping season. Before you do that, I have one suggestion. Stop buying people gift cards. This ...
WFMY News2

Buying gift cards for the holiday? Beware of the Drain Scam.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gift cards are among the most popular and easiest gifts to buy. Capitol One estimates that 64% of U.S. consumers purchase gift cards as holiday gifts, which is why scammers have ...
Apartment Therapy on MSN

6 practical things to buy with a Costco gift card you just got

Essentials such as trash bags, paper towels, microfiber towels, and detergent (both laundry and dishwasher) are worth buying ...
WFMZ-TV

Tips for buying the right gift card

A gift card is the perfect gift, right? Then why do an estimated 43 percent of people have unused gift cards sitting around? Gift cards can be great and easy, but there are a few things you should ...