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flag Holiday gift card scams are rising, with fraudsters posing as real companies; never pay with gift cards and report scams to the FTC.

flag This holiday season, gift card scams are on the rise, with fraudsters posing as legitimate organizations to demand payment via gift cards. flag To stay safe, inspect physical cards for tampering like scratched PINs or hidden barcodes, avoid online auction sites, and never click on unsolicited links promising free cards. flag Buy only from official retailer websites, keep receipts and photos, and encourage recipients to check balances and register cards. flag Report lost or stolen cards immediately, and remember: no real company asks for gift card payments. flag If scammed, report it to the issuer and the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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