Experts say this kind of scam is becoming increasingly common, and in some cases, scammers pull gift cards from racks, record ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts every year, but their information is often vulnerable to criminals. Here's how ...

Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty programs, budgeting, and all things personal finance. In addition to writing for publications like Bankrate, CreditCards ...

If you received gift cards over the holidays, don't throw them in a drawer and forget about them. While many gift card scams ...

The Texas Legislature recently tightened laws against cloning and tampering with gift cards as thieves target consumers.

While gift cards are a convenient gift to give this holiday season, they can also be a target for scammers. Law enforcement agencies are warning about a scam called “card draining.” Essentially, a ...

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 ...

Phishing and smishing scams, imposter scams and scams regarding your government benefits are some of the biggest credit card “gotchas” to watch out for in 2025. Criminals who get their hands on your ...

As the Detroit Free Press recently reported, new debit card scams are popping up and gaining momentum (2). One of the most ...

With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us are gearing up to spread some cheer with gift cards. However, it’s important to remember that these convenient gifts are also a favorite ...

Criminals have quietly turned everyday debit cards into a direct pipeline to people's checking accounts, using tactics that are harder to spot and faster to cash out than traditional card theft.

As a freelance personal finance writer since 2008, Jason has contributed to over 100 outlets including Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek, Time, U.S. News, Money.com and NerdWallet. As an industry leader, ...