Gift cards remain one of the most popular holiday gifts, but scammers are finding new ways to steal before you even buy them.

Authorities estimate that sophisticated organized criminal groups are “draining” gift cards before genuine shoppers ever use them, costing Americans over $1 billion in the two years since the Biden ...

If you received a gift card during the holidays and can't wait to use it, be aware—scammers are still on the prowl. Many scams exist to target consumers looking to buy gift cards, use new cards or ...

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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 ...

Authorities are working to crack down on an impostor phone scam in which the caller pretends to be a DEA agent and then tries to steal the victim's money -- often by having them purchase gift cards.

It's the season of giving and scams are ramping up as more people begin to get their holiday shopping done. Gift cards are a popular stocking stuffer or last-minute gift, but according to experts, ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Tis the season of giving and receiving gifts, and that means new holiday scams are flooding your email and text messages. There is no better time than the holidays for thieves to fool ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts to give, but more and more, gift cards are being used as the No. 1 tool for scammers. Vanessa Hale learned that the hard way after losing $800 to a gift ...

Authorities estimate that sophisticated organized criminal groups are “draining” gift cards before genuine shoppers ever use ...