This is timely for the holiday season. Fraudulent gift cards are a huge problem, Bonus tip: be careful where you buy.  A lot of people buy gift cards they find on auction sites or through the internet and run into this problem.

Gift cards are a popular present for all occasions, and are extra popular during the holiday season. However, one really terrible gift is a gift card that has been drained of its value. Here’s how to prevent that from happening so your gift recipient can buy the perfect present that they actually wanted. Here are…

via How To Protect Yourself From Buying A Drained Gift Card — Consumerist