Millions of Americans will buy gift cards over the next few weeks — thinking it’s the safest, simplest holiday gift. But this season, one of the most widespread consumer scams is happening before you ...

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 ...

Gift cards are key. They’re fast, hard to trace, and irreversible once the code is shared. By asking for photos or digital codes instead of the physical card, scammers make sure the money disappears ...