The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about the special, ...

The scam, known as “card draining,” targets prepaid cards sold in-person by local retailers. The exploding trend has spurred ...

The Federal Trade Commission reports consumers lost more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023 with mail fraud up 14% from the ...

Authorities are warning holiday shoppers to beware of store-bought gift cards, as they are prime targets for scammers.

No real business or government agency will ever tell you to buy a gift card to pay them. Here’s how to spot and avoid gift ...

Gift cards perennially top holiday wish lists. But before you buy them, Matt Gephardt shares advice to avoid becoming a ...

In today’s “AARP Minute,” how to avoid scams involving gift cards, plus an AARP poll shows a tight race for president in Michigan.

To guard against scams it’s helpful to look for “red flags,” things in an unsolicited text or email that suggest the message ...

Personal loan scams have been on the rise. Here are six red flags that can help you identify scammers and find reputable ...

Learn what scammers are up to these days involving gift cards, messages claiming you've won a prize, and links send to your ...