As people finish their holiday shopping, the Better Business Bureau is warning others of potential scams. Carl Bates, president of the BBB’s Central and South Alabama office, said that in the past few weeks,

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning holiday shoppers of a “gift card draining” scam. It involves scammers tampering with gift cards in store to capture card information, allowing them to steal funds once the card is activated.

According to the the Better Business Bureau, gift cards are considered by many to be a popular and convenient gift-giving option – especially around the holidays. According to a new study from Capital One Shopping,