According to the the Better Business Bureau, gift cards are considered by many to be a popular and convenient gift-giving option – especially around the holidays. According to a new study from Capital One Shopping,

A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and Homeland Security to take action.

There are tons of gift card deals going on right now, so you can get last-minute stocking stuffers — or buy them for yourself to save money in the year ahead — at a discount.

Scammers take advantage of this time of year by posing as legitimate businesses or government agencies and pressuring unsuspecting victims to make payments via gift cards. According to recent data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Americans lost nearly $217 million to gift card scams last year alone.

Are you wanting to buy a gift card this holiday season but are unsure what to get? A new report shows the best gift cards to purchase this year.

Scammers are draining value off gift cards using techniques that consumers can detect if they are careful. Follow these Better Business Bureau tips.