Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Gift cards are for giving – not for scams

MADISON, Wis. – This time of year, gift shopping is in full swing. Many consumers will choose to purchase a prepaid gift card for their friends or family members. Gift cards are popular because the buyer can choose how much money it is worth, and recipients can choose what they would like to spend that money on – but gift cards are also used in multiple ways by scammers and fraudsters. Whether giv...