Once they have the gift card information, they will disappear with your money and cut off contact. ... it’s important to keep an eye out for these six gift card scams we’ve talked about.

If you still have one on hand, you’re out of luck: Unfortunately, the last day to use a JOANN’s gift card was February 28, ...

Joann's is no longer accepting gift cards after announcing all 800 of its locations will close last month, although going-out-of-business sales are ongoing. Some customers are furious. Anthony Robledo ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Visa defeated a proposed class action lawsuit on Monday by consumers who accused the world's largest card ...

As the going-out-of-business sales continue, ... “I just want you to know how incredibly upsetting it is that you cut off our ability to use gift cards,” read one comment made on the Joann ...

6. Register the card online, if possible. You can register some gift cards online, which typically offers more protection and options to freeze the card or track the balance, says MacKay.

He bought 20 gift cards and 7 were worthless: Gift card fraud is out of control — and retailers aren’t doing enough to stop it Updated June 4, 2025 at 2:28 p.m. April 11, 2025 ...