Scam prevention guides
Short reads to help you spot gift card scams before money is lost.
The one rule about gift cards
No legitimate business, government agency, or employer will ever ask you to pay with gift cards.
Read guide →Gift card scam red flags
Warning signs that appear again and again in real victim reports.
Read guide →What to do if you already paid
Act fast: contact the card issuer, save evidence, and report to authorities.
Read guide →Get official help
- FTC Report Fraud Official US fraud reporting
- FBI IC3 Internet crime complaints
- Reddit r/Scams Community discussion & advice
- Scammer.info Forum Scammer database & forums
- TheTest — Prepaid card scams Educational guide
- Tom's Guide — After a scam Recovery steps
- Aura — Gift card scams Prevention overview