Ep. 26: G(r)ift Card Scams, Part 2

On Episode 27 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we build upon our prior episode uncovering gift card scams - this time, focusing on how scammers trick people into purchasing and sending gift card details under false pretenses - such as fake IRS threats, tech support scams, or impersonation schemes - what they’re used for, why they’re effective, and most importantly, key prevention tips to help you and your family keep your wits about you in the new year! 

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Resources that inspired our episode:

Maryland Legislation ~ Consumer Protection - Retail Sales of Gift Cards (Gift Card Scams Prevention Act of 2024)

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0896?ys=2024RS

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/fnotes/bil_0006/hb0896.pdf

Gift Card Exchange website

https://www.cardcash.com/sell-gift-cards/

Reddit Thread about Scammers extracting money from gift cards

https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1ckyqu3/eli5_how_do_scammers_extract_money_from_the_gift/

Jim Browning YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9Rk51WQC9A

Money.com article about sites to sell gift cards

https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/spending/articles/sites-to-sell-gift-cards-online