Retailers now have fresh power to say no when you swipe, even if your credit card is valid and your account is in good ...

Three Los Angeles County residents were found guilty by a jury today of scheming to launder the proceeds of scams targeting older adults and other victims who were conned into buying Target gift cards ...

It’s hard to get your money back if you’re a victim of a gift card fraud like this. Unlike scams involving the sudden ...

Carding is the use of stolen credit card information to buy gift cards that can be used like cash. Learn how to protect ...

Web skimming campaigns use obfuscated JavaScript code to steal credit card data from checkout pages without detection by ...

LANSING, Mich. — Gift cards are a convenient holiday present. But if you're not careful, scammers can pounce and use up your Christmas gift right under your nose. “Gift cards are a popular holiday ...

Gift cards are one of the most popular holiday presents to give, but they’re also one of the easiest for scammers to compromise. That leaves you with a gift card that’s already depleted by the ...

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 ...

Scams have become more sophisticated over the years, and they continue to target unsuspecting individuals in communities just like ours. From phone calls ...