Unfortunately, scammers had already drained the balance before she could spend a cent. Now @alpal4everr is warning others about the risks of buying gift cards from third-party sellers.

If using your personal debit card for online shopping makes you nervous, then a Vanilla Gift Card is a safe alternative. Here's how to use it on Amazon.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - AARP is warning those with gift cards to be careful checking the balance. Surfing to find a reputable site can be tricky.

Sephora customers complain of $0 balance gift cards. Here's why Complaints of gift card fraud against the company have been popping up online steadily for the last year.

Which states let you redeem gift-card balances for cash? As of today, there are 11 states and one U.S. territory that allow you to turn your gift-card balances into essentially a refund for cash.

Yet, the day after purchasing, she decided to add the card to the Starbucks app. However, she was shocked when the card showed a balance of $1.36. What did Starbucks do?

Gift cards are a modern-day solution and come in varying amounts as determined by the giver. This can also make it difficult for the recipient to remember their balance if they don’t spend it ...

This means you could owe $5,000 on your credit card on the 3rd of any given month, pay off your outstanding balance on the 10th of the month and show a $0 credit card balance by the time your ...

Law enforcement says be aware of a scheme targeting gift cards. Here's how to make sure thieves don't drain your gift card balance before you give it.

If a scammer steals your gift card money, tell the FBI. Its internet crimes website is IC3.gov. Special Agent Tripp says reporting small crimes might unravel a big criminal web.

Over the holidays, Kothandaraman’s boss gave her a generous gift: a $500 Target gift card. “All of us got gift cards,” she explained. “We were very excited. So, I took my family out to Target.

There is nearly $40 million on unused gift cards in New York State, a report from the comptroller found. The cards are vulnerable to scams. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Thursday. Today we ...