“They had him scared that it was him that did it. They threatened to call the FBI,” says daughter.

A very sneaky retail scam is surging — and gift card buyers this holiday season may be especially vulnerable, even if they believe they’re doing everything right. Authorities estimate that ...

If you received gift cards over the holidays, don't throw them in a drawer and forget about them. While many gift card scams involve thieves demanding payments—for everything from taxes and fines owed ...

It’s hard to get your money back if you’re a victim of a gift card fraud like this. Unlike scams involving the sudden ...

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 ...

Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill explores how scams have evolved from door-to-door to digital. Learn more Feb.