Are Gift Cards still safe to buy and give ?

[cyclops222]

With the world business world collapsing more every day. Company closings are rampant. I read the companies that are in talks to merge, sell off a division, applied for Protection from creditors. Sadly it is happening to any company.
I have agreed with my family members to give CASH in a envelope with a card. My Son In Law has about $ 200 of car washing gift cards I have given him. He is out of work. His wife is on shaky home office job. Expects the Merry Christmas / Happy New Year lay off.
The job economy is terrible now and into next year.
Wish all of us boaters, for the best we will need, to enjoy our family lives.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

You can buy credit card gift cards that can be used at any store or business, and is not specific to a company.

Big part of the problem is the amount of debt people and companies are carrying.

 

[alldodge]

Gift cards are still ok but need to look closely at them before buying. Look at the film that should be covering part of the number and the pin. Compare the one you want to buy with other types in the rack, does the back look the same as others

 

[racerone]

The man in the office is solving all the issues I heard.