A law that makes it easier to prosecute individuals who commit gift card fraud is now in effect in Michigan.

As the FTC states, “Gift cards are for gifts, not for payments. If someone convinced you to give them the numbers on a gift ...

Gov. Whitmer signed bipartisan bills Monday aimed at enhancing child safety, combating gift card fraud and supporting local emergency services and governments.

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 ...

A proposed $1.25-million class-action settlement could pay back Canadians scammed with Apple gift cards — though how much ...

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 ...

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift.So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually ...

On Aug. 24, 2026, TX FCIC special agents and the Tyler Police Department arrested a third suspect after observing him place ...

Michigan is cracking down on gift card scams after the governor signed two new bills creating more severe penalties for those ...

What started with a plea to borrow $700 escalated into a demand for Apple gift card codes, which is a classic sign that a ...