Your gift card is a prepaid debit card. In theory, even though there's no name imprinted on the front of the card, a signature on the back could be used to verify the user if a cashier compared ...

CNBC Select looks at ways to avoid gift card scams and how to get your money back should you fall victim to one.

And those gift card companies want to give that money back," the FTC said in its blog post. Here are steps, highlighted by the agency, that consumers should take if they suspect they have been conned.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gift cards are among the most popular and easiest gifts to buy. Capitol One estimates that 64% of U.S. consumers purchase gift cards as holiday gifts, which is why scammers ...

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% ...

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In 2013, a federal judge ruled holders of Borders gift cards would get nothing after the book company filed for bankruptcy. The $210 million worth of outstanding gift cards were worthless.

There is a Washington state law that might help you get some money back from gift cards to businesses that are now closed, but it’s not a guarantee. To stream KING 5 on your phone, you need the ...

Before you give a gift card this holiday season, remember this: not all gift cards are equal. 24/7 Live Raleigh Durham Fayetteville Surrounding Area. ... Gift cards: How to save big, get cash back .

And those gift card companies want to give that money back," the FTC said in its blog post. Story Continues Here are steps, highlighted by the agency, that consumers should take if they suspect ...