Elizabethtown, Ky. (WAVE) - Elizabethtown Police is warning about a new scam going around involving what appears to be an Amazon gift card. According to police, it’s a fairly new scam and was reported ...

Gift card scams cost Americans hundreds of millions annually. Here's why scammers demand gift cards -- and how to spot the red flags before it's too late.

WASHINGTON — Gift-giving season is here, and it is a prime time for scammers. Attorney General Brian Schwalb issued a consumer alert Monday morning urging residents to be aware of gift card scams.

Scammers drain gift cards by tampering with codes or barcodes before purchase. Inspect cards closely and buy only from secure displays. Report scams to DC’s DISB or the Attorney General’s Consumer ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Elizabethtown Police Department is warning of a new scam involving fake QR codes. An official-looking gift card is being found in Amazon packages, but it's a scam. The ...

MADISON, Wis. -- With the holiday season approaching, Call For Action is preparing you for the gift giving season with a warning about common scams involving gift cards. The scam originates through ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

You get an email that appears to be from a friend or family member. The message looks harmless and casual, like something a friend might really write. For example ...