Gift Card Scam Reports & Reviews

Gift Card Scam Reports & Reviews (41)

- Pineville, NC, USA

Phone: (484) 547-0280
Address: Charlotte, NC, USA
Country: United States
Total money lost: $1,600
Type of a scam: Online Purchase

Victim identified as ***** **** ******* stated that on 10/30/2023 around 1100 hours, he contacted GeekSquad for assistance with wiping a virus from his computer. The victim then granted access to David Usher, a supposed technician of the company.

******* then advised me that he granted virtual access to his computer. Upon doing so, David accessed ********* amazon account and purchased $800 worth of amazon gift cards. David had informed the victim that these set of cards contained a special chip that needed to be inserted into the computer.

At approximately 1400, ******* received an amazon package with eight amazon gift cards. ******* then provided all gift card numbers to the suspect believing that it had something to do with fixing his computer. Throughout the day, ******* had noticed an abundance of activity taking place on his computer screen. The suspect also advised ******* not to shut off his computer.

Later in the evening at approximately 2200 hours, a second package arrived containing an additional set of gift cards totaling $800. However, ******* became suspicious of the package and ceased contact with the suspect. ******* further confirmed that two separate transactions for $800 dollars had been placed on his Wells Fargo account credit card which was linked to his amazon account. ******* disputed both charges.

******* stated that David had contacted him from both of the following phone numbers:

484-547-0280 – Allentown, PA

415-358-3530 – San Francisco, CA

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- Brecksville, OH, USA

Phone: (806) 436-4884
Website: N/A
Address: 3867 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Berkeley Lake, GA 30092, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Phishing

Yesterday I received from the postal service an envelope from Eastbrook Services. In the envelope is a check in the amount of $1840.00 and also a document telling me to take the check and deposit it into my personal account, preferably my debit. They then asked me to evaluate three stores (7 names have been provided), i.e.CVS, Walmart, Walgreens, RiteAid, Sams Club, 7Eleven, HEB, Speedway.

"MAKE DEPOSIT, GO TO THE STORE, GO TO THE REGISTER, AND ADD CASH OF $500.00 to purchase a "VANILLA VISA GIFT CARD" (3X500 = 1500.) EACH CARD HAS AN ACTIVATION FEE TO BE COVERED WITH LEFTOVER FUNDS. REMOVE THE LABEL AND CAPTURE A CLEAR IMAGE OF EACH CARD AND SEND VIA EMAIL TO: [email protected] OR TEXT IMAGES TO 806=436-4884,"

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- Manorville, NY, USA

Phone: (806) 370-2637
Website: Google chrome
Address: PO Box 48794, Atlanta, GA 30326, USA
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Other

Received a check for $1830 payable to me. I’m supposed to deposit it and then purchase 3 Vanilla gift cards for $500 each. Then I’m supposed to capture clear image of gift card after removal of front label and text info to them. I’m not supposed to register the card either. I’m not supposed to discard the card as it will be used for my next assignment. $290 would be my commission. I’m supposed to visit a store, fill out the questionnaire and send to them. Stores in the survey are: cvs, Walmart, Walgreens, Sams, Rite Aid, 7-11, etc.

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- Rutherfordton, NC, USA

Phone: 1(833) 322-6760
Website: vanillagift.com
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Total money lost: $500
Type of a scam: Counterfeit Product

Purchase a $500.00 Vanilla Gift card for vacation and would not work and called the customer service number and was told that this card had been issued several times before we purchased it and they have filed a report. So now we have lost $500.00 for vacation and it will take 45 days to send paperwork.

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Phone: (954) 994-7536
Website: www.facebook.com
Address: Buda, TX, USA
Email: [email protected]
Type of a scam: Family/Friend Emergency

I bought it from Walmart Gift Card and someone redeemed it using the code. I cant get my money back.

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Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

She wanted me to buy a visa card for 75 dollars an take a picture of it then she would send me some money threw her agent ar FedEx

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- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Phone: 1(904) 655-4671
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Total money lost: $136
Type of a scam: Online Purchase

Received and email that appeared to be from Target Stores saying that as a valued customer I could receive free gifts from a list and only had to pay postage to receive the items. I choose two gifts from the list and choose to pay for the postage through my Venmo account. I received the two "gifts" in the mail a few weeks later and they both were junk. Then I received my Target/Master Card bill in the mail with four different charges from names of companies I did not recognize. They are as follows: 1) RELIABLETESTEDSTATIONE 2) IMMEDIATEMODERNPRIMECO 3) TIMLYADVANCEDCOMPLEXS. The amounts were: $5.99, $8.99, $9.99, $71.97. I called the phone numbers and was told by each person that answered my calls that I had signed up for a membership for a wholesale distributer of products. This is NOT true! When I asked that the bogus charges be refunded I was told that was not possible. I then called Target Customer Service (1-800-480-8236) and filed a dispute and closed that Master Card number. I was sent a new card with a new number, however, my new card now has another bogus charge from METHODICALASSERTIVEKEE. I called the phone number - 1-888-213-0544 and the person I spoke to said the charge was for a vitamin supplement, which I did NOT order. When I said I did not order any vitamins and to please issue a refund I was told she could not issue a refund. I have disputed this latest charge of $39.99 and I will close this new card number as well.

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- Gilman, CT, USA

Address: 900 Hartford Tpke, Waterford, CT 06385, USA
Country: United States
Total money lost: $200
Type of a scam: Other

Our local Target has fraudulent gift cards being sold their that are already empty. We purchased a $200 Visa card inside was destroyed and it was already drained entirely. The Target store did NOTHING and will keep all cards available to shoppers to purchase even though if you check online, we are not the only customers who went through recently and they refuse to do anything about this theft and fraud. Target corporate had a lack of care for its customers and its lack of follow up with local police regarding this matter to protect all customers moving forward.

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- Selma, NC, USA

Phone: (888) 338-1136
Address: 5337 N Socrum Loop RD Unit 406, Lakeland, FL 33809, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Other

Say it was a gift card for one hundred dollars for being a valued customer shopper

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Website: Lite Manager remote desktop access software for unattended control & support
Email: [email protected]
Total money lost: $2,200
Type of a scam: Tech Support

After I tracked my steps this was a Ponzi hustle, there was never any money transferred to my bank account. The scammer made it appear that $2500 had been transferred to my account by my downloading Lite Manager Remote desktop. The ph # (888) 888-9039 has been disconnected. I was instructed to purchase two gift cards from Target in the amount of $500, and one in the amount of $200, then I was asked to go to a grocery store to purchase two American Express gift cards in the amount of $500. The scammer ask me not to utilize my ATM or do any online banking and that was when the nefarious act took place, and when I did check there was $2 in one of my checking accounts, and I was in a default negative $410 in my other account. I have overdraft protection, therefore these charges were covered. I know that I may never see this $2200 again, but I want to make sure nobody else falls prey to the Ponzi Hustle.

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- New Albany, IN, USA

Phone: (800) 428-2667
Website: Converse.com
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Total money lost: $100
Type of a scam: Other

Was told I could order a gift card for $100 and would be delivered on Dec 15. Card is nowhere to be found. Company states it won’t be here until early January and refuses to send me a tracking number. Have proof on delivery date but no one wants to address it. Was told I was out of luck on getting my money back

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Phone: (856) 509-2019
Website: Clean mineral.com/rDkyeV5fqcaroakA2x
Type of a scam: Other

Was offering a $500 Walmart gift card. I didn't reply as I was sure it was a scam.

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Email: [email protected]
Type of a scam: Credit Cards

The email I received was manipulated disguised as a relative. The email used full name of relative followed by 3 numbers and an @outlook.com account. The request was for me to purchase an Amazon Gift Card because he has not been able to find one or order one because they’re not available anywhere. I did notice the @outlook.com had suddenly became a @yahoo.com email address. It’s the same story I saw another person describe.

Friend, lost both parents to Covid-19, has Stage 3 breast cancer and it’s her birthday soon. Would like to put a smile on her face.

I knew something just didn’t sound right so told the author, “Call me. You have my number.” It’s always the same story. Phone in area with poor service. Gotcha!

(My favorite is when I ask for a selfie”, camera on the phone is always broke. The selfie is a great way of detecting a hacker using a Messenger connection for fraud.)

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Type of a scam: Other

It is called WalMart Service Management Group. Where they send you a check for 2,470.29 to be deposited into your own account and then you use the money to buy the 4 gift cards, totaling $2,000.Then when done you send a text to this #442 600 7442. You then get your next assignment. The Task Coordinator is William Karvonen

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- Boise, ID, USA

Address: Craigslist
Email: n/a
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Credit Cards

I responded to an ad on craigslist to purchase a Lowe Fishing Boat for $3000. The only way to contact the seller was through craigslist email because the phone number provided didn't work. I was told by email that the seller wanted to complete the transaction through amazon pay. I received an email from amazon pay and accepted the offer. I was then instructed to go to any store and purchase $3000 worth of amazon gift cards and then provide the serial numbers to them. I then looked in surrounding areas and found the same boat on craigslist in at least four different states. Slightly different descriptions but same photos. States include Idaho, Montana, Washington and Oregon. This was a totally bogus Amazon Pay web site that appeared authentic until I read the fine print and noticed grammatical errors. There is much advice both on craigslist and on Amazon.com on how to avoid scams. Read and take heed.

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- Monroe, OH, USA

Phone: 513-449-6029
Address: None, Liberty Twnship, OH 45050, USA
Email: unknown
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Phishing

the listed phone number (513-449-6029) called my phone and said I will receive a $100.00 gift card if I give them a credit card number to pay a $1.95 fee. I spoke to a representative and asked to be placed on a "no call" list and they said they could not do that.

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