Gift card scams are becoming more prevalent in today's marketplace and are an issue for retailers and their customers.
Legitimate businesses or government agencies will never use Gift Cards as payment.
Do not respond to advertisements for Gift Cards. They are usually scams.
If you receive a call from a stranger indicating that a loved one needs help/ a government agency requires payment/they ask for payment of any kind through purchase of a Gift Card or they ask you to provide a gift card number: Stop and hang up.
Do not purchase any Gift Cards that have a PIN/CVC number visible/appear altered/damaged. When in doubt, ask an associate.
Always keep the sales receipt when purchasing a Gift Card for yourself or others.
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