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 ...

If you plan to give or get a gift card, read on for what consumers should know to avoid a draining scam. While shopping for a gift card at Walgreens, David Wimett said he took precautions. “I looked ...

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 ...