How to Spot and Avoid Gift Card Scams: A Practical Guide
The Gift Card Trap: What to Do When a Stranger Asks for Payment in Pixels If someone you don’t know—or even someone you think you know—asks you to pay them with a gift card, stop. That’s the core message from a recent consumer alert by Washington D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb, and it’s advice that applies to everyone, everywhere. These scams aren’t new, but they remain devastatingly effective, tricking people out of millions each year by exploiting trust and urgency. Understanding how they work is your first and best defense. ...