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 ...

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 ...

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

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

Con artists have latched onto gift cards as an easy and untraceable way to steal your money. They may refer to gift cards as “electronic vouchers,” but make no mistake, legitimate businesses will ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its annual report to Congress on fraud prevention for older adults.

Around 13 million U.S. adults have lost money to scammers by buying gift cards. Thanks to the AARP Fraud Watch Network, Dianne Bostic knew the signs. Around 13 million U.S. adults have lost money to ...