Are there scams related to gift cards I should be aware of?

Yes. Gift cards are commonly targeted in scams. Fraudsters may ask you to pay bills, taxes, fines, or services with gift cards, claiming it’s an acceptable form of payment. Legitimate businesses will never request this.

Scammers often pressure victims to purchase a gift card and then share the code with them. Once the code is shared, the scammer immediately redeems it, and the funds are gone permanently.

💡 Tip: If someone demands payment by gift card, it’s a scam. Stop the conversation and report it to the retailer and relevant authorities.