No online marketplace is entirely safe, and scammers on platforms such as eBay motors can put your wallet in danger, or even ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts to give, but more and more, gift cards are being used as the No. 1 tool for scammers. Vanessa Hale learned that the hard way after losing $800 to a gift ...

Millions of Americans will buy gift cards over the next few weeks — thinking it’s the safest, simplest holiday gift. But this ...

Be wary of websites that offer to check your gift card's balance. According to BBB Scam Tracker reports, some websites that ...

If you received a gift card during the holidays and can't wait to use it, be aware—scammers are still on the prowl. Many scams exist to target consumers looking to buy gift cards, use new cards or ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Gift cards are a popular and convenient gift-giving option, but they are also a target for scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) encourages you to stay one step ahead ...

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 ...

ATLANTA — In a series of Channel 2 Action News investigations, we’ve shown you how gift cards can be drained and emptied by thieves before the gift recipient ever gets a chance to use the card. Get a ...

Authorities are working to crack down on an impostor phone scam in which the caller pretends to be a DEA agent and then tries to steal the victim's money -- often by having them purchase gift cards.

VERONA, Pa. — Verona police are dealing with what is believed to be a widespread scam across Western Pennsylvania. They told ...