A very sneaky retail scam is surging — and gift card buyers this holiday season may be especially vulnerable, even if they believe they’re doing everything right. Authorities estimate that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It seems like there’s always a new DMV text scam or suspect website out there reaching out to you about unclaimed money. While ...

Around the holidays, it’s easy to fall victim to a scam while shopping, paying for gifts, or waiting for packages. “Scammers have become incredibly sophisticated in their attempts. They are getting ...

If you received gift cards over the holidays, don't throw them in a drawer and forget about them. While many gift card scams involve thieves demanding payments—for everything from taxes and fines owed ...

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 ...

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 ...