The downside to these cards is the activation and inactivity fees. Prepaid gift cards have an activation fee that you, as the purchaser, should pay for. This is usually only a few dollars ...

Jaquari Tymaar Rivers, 19, was arrested yesterday after allegedly activating $1,775 in gift cards for his personal use while ...

This is especially important if you have already used it, but as gift cards often have activation fees, that $50 card may actually have a $49 balance. You'll need to know the exact dollar and cent ...