Before purchasing, look up customer reviews online and search the business on BBB.org. You also can search on BBB Scam Tracker to see if it is a scam. Use a credit card for extra protection.

Over 400,000 cases of credit card fraud were reported in 2024 to the Federal Trade Commission. The CyberGuy explains how to protect against becoming another victim.

Open-loop gift cards, such as Mastercard and Visa cards that can be used anywhere, are also targets of scams. St. Charles case We recently came across a similar case here in the suburbs.

If you come across a card that looks as though it has been tampered with, alert a store employee. Burleson residents are also encouraged to contact the police department at 817-426-9903.

However, it’s important to remember that these convenient gifts are also a favorite target for scammers. We're going to break down six sneaky gift card tricks that could leave you out of pocket ...

Gift card fraud—which is the manipulation or theft of funds from gift cards before their use—has surged in recent years, with the issue reaching an all-time high last year. Americans lost an ...

The Better Business Bureau Wisconsin is on high alert. "Worldwide, gift cards are sold in the billions of dollars, but there has been $217 million approximately as of last year in fraud.

Scammers typically steal gift card numbers from racks in stores, waiting for an unsuspecting customer to load money onto them. The scammers drain the balance before the buyer can use the funds.

Criminals are finding it easier than ever to scam folks out of cash by stealing cards or illegally accessing card information.

Crime NOLA business discovers credit card scam “It’s a risk for anyone who sells something online. It could happen to you," local business owner says.