Gift cards are one of the most popular presents to give during the holidays, but many people don't get the best bang for their buck. Last year, 43% of Americans reported having unused gift cards, ...

If you plan to give or get a gift card, read on for what consumers should know to avoid a draining scam. While shopping for a gift card at Walgreens, David Wimett said he took precautions. “I looked ...

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For both the giver and the recipient, a gift card can seem like the perfect present. Neither party has to worry about whether or not their pick is well-received; the beauty of a gift card is that it’s ...

It’s one of the easiest gifts to give and receive, but it could also be an easy way for scammers to steal your money. CBS 8 is Working for You to break down a scam known as gift card draining and how ...

There are a lot of gifting opportunities out there, and it is always exciting to receive a gift card! The only problem is — giving gifts gets expensive fast! The dollar amount of each gift card is ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Gift cards are popular and convenient presents, but for some unsuspecting shoppers, they’re becoming costly scams. A KTNV viewer recently experienced this firsthand after purchasing ...

Sachin Bahal is a freelance tech writer. He has a bachelor's in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University and studied journalism and photography at Durham College. A tech geek since childhood, ...

Many stores closed in 2025 and will continue to do so in 2026. If you have a gift card from a closed business, here's how to ...

3 rules: pick a useful item (no filler), use a small box (not an envelope), add a 1–2 sentence note It stops last-minute overspending, and you keep 80–90% of the budget on the gift card Last-minute ...