Report the gift card scam to the gift card company right away. No matter how long ago the scam happened, report it. Use the How To Contact Gift Card Companies list below.

Gift card exchange sites are just that — websites where consumers can buy and sell gift cards. You can list your unwanted or partially used gift card for sale or shop for a discounted card from ...

Card draining occurs when a thief tampers with a gift card and "drains" the money before the funds are used by the consumer. AARP reported last year that 23% of U.S. consumers had given or ...

About 26% of people reported being surprised to learn that they gave away or received a gift card with a zero balance, zip, not a dollar left on it, according to an AARP survey. That's up from 21% ...