So, you’re planning on giving some gift cards this holiday season? Well, be careful, because what you end up buying may not be what you think. Gift card draining is a scam that has wreaked havoc among ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — With the holiday shopping season in full swing, shoppers are also more vulnerable to scams. San Francisco residents are being warned about Vanilla gift card scams. SF City ...

There's a popular scam going hitting nationwide as the Grinch continues efforts to steal Christmas — the gift card "draining" scam. Police departments from New Britain Township in Chalfont, Penn., and ...

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As many people grab those last-minute gift cards, the FBI is warning that gift card scams are rising at an alarming rate. Scammers are using a “gift card draining” trick to steal ...

When you don’t know what to get someone, a gift card to their favorite spot is a safe choice. If you’re really unsure of what they’re into (like when gifting something to a coworker you’re not close ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- When you buy or give a gift card, you want to make sure you or the person you're giving it to can use it. Some gift card holders, reached out to ABC11 Troubleshooter Diane ...

CHARLOTTE — With the holidays quickly approaching, scammers are targeting gift cards. Riquiyiah Smith says she went to use her gift card just about 24 hours after she bought it and that it was drained ...