Better Business Bureau Warns of Gift Card Scams

The Better Business Bureau serving Greater Kentucky is warning purchasers of an ongoing scam.

Thieves are swapping out cards on racks in stores and changing the barcode on the back so that funds go to the scammer instead.

The BBB advises inspecting the packaging of any gift card before you make the purchase, buying from behind the counter and holding onto receipts.

Digital gift cards have added security, but the BBB advises avoiding discount card sites where you may be purchasing a stolen card.