Gift Card

New York State businesses that sell gift cards must now display a warning notice about gift card fraud.

Many New York residents are stocking up on gift cards to give to their friends and family, and the laws for gift cards in New York just changed.

I thank you for the many answers. And to be honest, it has given me some ideas for gift card giving this holiday season.

The law in New York State states that a gift card can not expire any less than five years from purchase.

Scammers impersonate utility customer service representative urging people to buy gift cards to pay what they claim is a delinquent bill.

Pennsylvania and New York State Police are warning residents to be aware of scammers trying to convince them to give up personal information over the phone

The New York State Police is reminding people to be wary if someone calls and asks for payment in the form of gift cards.

The Broome County Sheriff’s office has been getting complaints about scammers claiming to be from the FBI, IRS or a law enforcement agency.

Scammers have been calling residents telling them they are going to be arrested unless they send money to a desired location.

There may be a sweet reason to give cash not a gift card.