(CNN)– Gift cards are convenient for holiday giving. But it’s important to protect the money you put on the card from fraudsters. Always inspect a physical gift card. The pin should be concealed when you buy it. If the card’s protective covering has been scratched off, revealing th e pin, whoever stole the pin can drain your money from the card. Your safest option may be to buy a gift card online from a reputable retailer but don’t buy gift cards from online auction sites. Categories: News Tags: gift cards ...read more read less