According to the the Better Business Bureau, gift cards are considered by many to be a popular and convenient gift-giving option – especially around the holidays. According to a new study from Capital One Shopping,

A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and Homeland Security to take action.

According to the BBB, with a scam called gift card draining on the rise, before purchasing these cards as a gift, buyers should take caution. The FTC reported more than $200 milli

According to the the Better Business Bureau, gift cards are considered by many to be a popular and convenient gift-giving option – especially around the holidays. According to a new study from Capital One Shopping,

Gift card scams start with a call, text, email, or social media message. The person contacting you is, they say, from the government or a company you know. (They’re not.) They say to pay right away or something terrible will happen. (It won’t.)

Gift cards are a popular choice for holiday gift-giving, offering convenience and flexibility. However, they have also become a prime target for scammers, lead