Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Gift cards: A scammer’s favorite holiday present

MADISON, Wis. – Prepaid gift cards are a popular holiday present. They are easy to find, can be loaded with a value of your choosing, and allow the recipient to make their own purchases. But gift cards can also be a versatile tool for defrauding consumers. Protect your money and your identity by knowing how gift card scams work and remembering the following fraud prevention tips from the Wisconsin...