Crooks go to a store, copy the card number and activation code, then reseal the package. When you load money on the card, it goes to Scrooge. Before you buy a gift card, inspect it.

Question : Can you find out what is on the back of a state ID and driver’s license card ? I see a barcode and a mashed symbol. What information is in it, and is it sensitive ? An entity is ...

The FBI says protect yourself by reviewing a gift card before you buy it, including looking for signs of tampering and making sure the barcode matches the gift card’s packaging number. Another ...