According to the FTC, nearly 40,000 consumers used gift cards to pay scammers in 2021 alone.
It might be possible for you to get the money refunded if you act quickly.
Theres always a chance.
Although, scammers are usually pretty quick to grab their cash.
Amazon
Call 1 (888) 280-4331 and follow Amazons instructions.
American Express
Call 1 (877) 297-4438 and follow American Expresss instructions.
Apple, iTunes
Ask if the money is still on the Apple or iTunes gift card.
If so, Apple can put a freeze on it.
Ask for your money back.
Best Buy
Call 1 (888) 237-8289 and follow Best Buys instructions.
eBay
Chat witheBay customer support, or have a representative call you back.
Keep a copy of the eBay gift card or your store receipt.
Google Play
Report the gift card scam toGoogle.
Ask for your money back.
If the money is still on the card, Google can put a freeze on it.
If you dont have a Google account,fill out this form.
MoneyPak
Submit afraud claim to MoneyPak.
ReloadIt
Call 1 (888) 633-9434 and follow ReloadIts instructions.
Sephora
Call 1 (877) 737-4672 and follow Sephoras instructions.
Steam
Report the gift card scam to Steam throughSteam Support.
Target
Call 1 (800) 544-2943 and follow Targets instructions.
Vanilla
Call 1 (833) 322-6760 and follow Vanillas instructions.
Visa
Call 1 (800) 847-2911 and follow Visas instructions.
Walmart
Call 1 (888) 537-5503 and follow Walmarts instructions.
So dont trust any unsolicited message from anyone saying they can recover your money.
Either hang up/hit delete and forget it, or research the organization, and call them yourself instead.
No legitimate individual can only be paid in gift cards either.
