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06/01/2012

Don’t Fall Victim to a Father’s Day Shopping Scam

According to the US Census Bureau, there are 70.1 million fathers across the nation – that’s a whole lot of dads, and whole lot of Father’s Day gifts that could fall victim to a shopping scam.

12/01/2011

BBB Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.

10/03/2011

Guide to Gift Card Giving: BBB Advice for Purchasing Valuable Gift Cards

With the holiday season right around the corner and the economy putting the squeeze on budgets, many shoppers are going to be looking for the best gift options this holiday season. For those looking to give gift cards to family and friends, BBB is recommending that you do your research before purchasing a gift card.

04/07/2011

Be Careful: Your Gift Cards Could Become Worthless

Gift cards have increased in popularity as the perfect gift for someone.

02/17/2011

Of Borders, Bankruptcy & You

Borders bookstore has announced its closing 200 stores nationwide as part of a bankruptcy filing. If your neighborhood Borders is among those soon to be shuttered, you probably have questions about ho

01/25/2011

Have a Borders Gift Card? You'll Want to Use it Soon

Borders Group Inc. has confirmed hiring a law firm to protect it from being forced into bankruptcy.

12/13/2010

Holiday Gift Receipts are on the Rise

This holiday season has seen an increase in holiday shopping as it has with the amount of shoppers asking for gift receipts.

11/30/2010

Top 20 Most Desired Gift Cards of 2010

Looking for the perfect gift card this holiday season? GiftCardRescue.com recently released the top 20 most-desired gift cards of 2010.

11/14/2010

Holiday Gift Etiquette: Is Asking for Cash OK?

Strapped for cash this holiday season? You’re not alone. Many people are feeling the effects of the economic downturn. You may be tempted to ask for cash in lieu of gifts during the holidays, but is t

08/23/2010

New Gift Card Rules Protect Consumers

Yesterday, new federal rules went into effect for all gift cards, whether you buy them from a store, mall or credit card company.

12/01/2006

FTC-Buying, Giving, and Using Gift Cards

Shopping for gifts can be a real dilemma. Just what do you get the person who has everything: your finicky Aunt Mary, your co-worker, or your child's babysitter? Gift cards may be the answer: one size fits all, and the recipients can get exactly what they want.

01/01/2000

FTC- The Gifting Club "Gotcha"

When is a gift not a gift? When it’s a "gotcha." In a scam spreading throughout the mid-Atlantic states and the Pacific Northwest, people pay to join a "gifting club," billed in promotional materials as a private club with members eager to help new friends -- often from within their own neighborhood or church group.


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