“They had him scared that it was him that did it. They threatened to call the FBI,” says daughter.

Know the signs of "card draining" before you buy this convenient gift.

If you received gift cards over the holidays, don't throw them in a drawer and forget about them. While many gift card scams involve thieves demanding payments—for everything from taxes and fines owed ...

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 ...

Despite your best intentions, it can be difficult to get everyone in your circle a perfect – or at least personal – gift.So you turn to Plan B: gift cards. Easy to get. Easy to use. Usually ...

Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill explains how scammers are targeting faith communities and how to avoid ...