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 ...

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 ...

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.

Early February may not appear to be a particularly hot season for fraud but think again. Here are two fraud schemes that are being seen more frequently this time of year... We are entering a season of ...