Schumer Warns of New Gift Card ScamSen. Charles Schumer warned consumers on Sunday of a new gift card scam that could have the card balances spent before the recipient ever uses them.CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveAn unattended gift card rack at a Duane Reade in New York City. Ivan Pentchoukov/The Epoch TimesBy Ivan Pentchoukov12/18/2011Updated: 10/1/2015Print