FRAUD ALERT: Fake Gift Card Websites

If you get a gift card that needs to be activated, it's super important that you only activate the gift card on the site listed on the back of your card or the sticker across the front. Unfortunately, scammers create fake websites to try and trick you into landing on their sites instead. It only happens if you do a search for the web address instead of typing it in yourself. In this video, I'll share how to spot a fake and how to ensure you land on the OFFICIAL website for your gift card.

IF YOU THINK YOU'RE THE VICTIM OF A GIFT CARD SCAM: Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at their website: reportfraud.ftc.gov/ or call the toll free number at 1-877-FTC-HELP.

If you any any other questions on gift card scams, leave a comment below.

Happy Gift Carding and thanks for watching.

~ Shelley

Mentioned in this video:
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
reportfraud.ftc.gov/
1-877-FTC-HELP

More on gift card scam protection:
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Gift Card Scam protection: www.giftcards.com/gift-card-scam-protection
Gift Card Scams You Can Easily Avoid: www.giftcards.com/gcgf/giftcard-scams
Discount Gift Card Scams: www.giftcards.com/gcgf/discount-giftcard-fraud
How to Get a Lost Gift Card Back: www.giftcards.com/gcgf/lost-gift-card