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The scammer, posing as a customer service representative, will call (live person or recorded message) or text the victim with a promotion on their services (e.g., 50% off). In order to receive the promotion, the victim is asked to pay for a portion of the scammer's services up front using gift cards purchased at "partnering" retailers.
27 wrz 2023 · The scheme typically involved scammers who live overseas calling victims to persuade them to buy Target gift cards “to fix nonexistent problems,” according to the release.
25 lip 2023 · Here are some immediate actions to take if you find yourself a victim of a Target gift card scam: Contact Target. Immediately call the Target Gift Card Customer Support at 1-800-544-2943. If you act swiftly, there's a chance they might be able to cancel the card before the scammers can use it. Timing is of the essence here, so don't delay ...
6 lip 2023 · Target gift card scams include any scheme that requests Target gift cards as payment, or tricks you into purchasing gift cards that have already been emptied. Scammers want gift cards because they’re easier to steal than cash and harder to trace than online payments.
9 lut 2023 · The FTC says scammers instruct their victims to purchase gift cards of any kind from Target more than any other retailer. "We take these crimes very seriously," Target spokesman Brian...
21 lis 2012 · Target is distributing free $500 vouchers or $1000 gift cards to users who click an online link or answer a text mail?
Gift card scams start with a call, text, email, or social media message. Scammers will say almost anything to get you to buy gift cards — like Google Play, Apple, or Amazon cards — and hand over the card number and PIN codes.
