For example, maybe you type in “check visa gift card balance”. That would be a mistake. “You want to be careful about websites where you go to check the balance of your gift card.

In order to check your Target gift card balance online, you’ll need to create a Target account. Those who already have an account can sign in using their username or phone number and password.

The complaints raise ongoing questions about the security of prepaid gift cards, which often come with familiar and trusted brand names: American Express, Visa and Mastercard.

Do you have a Target gift card? If you do and recently used it, chances are you might not remember the exact gift card balance. The good news is you don't have to guess the remaining balance.