A law that makes it easier to prosecute individuals who commit gift card fraud is now in effect in Michigan.

Gift card tampering can leave shoppers with an empty balance. Here's how to spot the warning signs and protect your money.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gift cards have long been a popular holiday gift and a go-to for shoppers in a pinch to find a last-minute gift — but they're also ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday presents to give, but they're also one of the easiest for scammers to compromise. That leaves you with a gift card that's already depleted by the ...

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 ...

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 ...

What started with a plea to borrow $700 escalated into a demand for Apple gift card codes, which is a classic sign that a ...

Michigan is cracking down on gift card scams after the governor signed two new bills creating more severe penalties for those ...

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift.So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually ...