The hit: Once a cashier activates the card for a unknowing buyer, the crook drains it fast—often before it’s even used Avoid it: Check the PIN/scratch area for tampering, grab from the back, pay with ...

Gift cards are a fast, convenient go-to for holiday gifting — but local police are warning Pittsburgh shoppers that they could also be a gateway to scams. On Tuesday, the Verona Police Department said ...

Police are reminding people to check gift cards twice before buying them. The Verona Police Department said scammers are stealing gift card numbers and PINs from grocery stores, putting the cards back ...