Hi, Ed, I just found out there’s something in New Jersey called the “gift card act.” We need this because corporations and banks are stealing our money through gift card sales. I had a gift card for $40, and when I went to use it, it was down to $15. You can call the Mercer County Division of Consumer Affairs at (609) 989-6671. We’ve got to get on these people and make them stop stealing our money with these gift cards.

Swindled

Is it possible someone else in your family used $25 on the card and just didn’t tell you?— Ed. Note