You think you’re getting a great deal on a gift card.
But what if I told you — that “80% off” offer could cost you everything?
Fake gift card marketplaces are exploding. And the worst part?
They look real. Sounds real. Even feel real.
Until your money’s gone… and so is the platform.
1. They Imitate Real Brands — Almost Perfectly
Fraudsters now create near-identical clones of popular gift card platforms. Same logo. Same UI. Even fake reviews.
You’re lured by offers that feel too good to be true — because they are.
Watch For: URLs with weird characters, odd spelling, or extra dashes. Example: gift-cardzz.com instead of giftcards.com.
2. Telegram & Social Media “Deals”
“Buy $100 Amazon card for $60!”
These offers flood Facebook groups, Telegram channels, and Instagram DMs.
They use urgency (“Only 10 left!”) and fake testimonials to trap you. Once you send payment? Silence. No card. No refund.
Warning Sign: Anyone asking you to “DM for price” is usually hiding something.
3. They Steal Your Card, Then Resell It
Sometimes they don’t offer fake cards — they just get you to hand over a real one.
You upload your gift card “for sale” — and poof, they vanish with it.
No buyer. No payment. Just another victim.
Don’t Fall for It: Never upload full card details or PIN to platforms you haven’t verified as safe.
4. They Use Fake Escrow & “Guarantee” Systems
Some platforms fake security by showing badges like “100% Buyer Protection” or “Escrow Secured.”
Truth? The badge is just an image. No real security. No refund system.
You feel safe — right before you get scammed.
Check This: Do a reverse image search on the badge. If it’s used on multiple shady sites, it’s fake.
5. Refunds? Forget About It.
These fake marketplaces don’t have real customer support.
No chat. No number. Just a “Contact Us” form that leads nowhere.
By the time you realize what happened, they’ve already taken your money — and probably dozens of others’.
Take Action: Report the site to Google Safe Browsing. Block the contact. Warn others.
Final Warning
This scam wave isn’t slowing down.
And next time, it could hit you.
You’re not dumb for falling for it. These platforms are designed to fool smart people.
But once you lose that money… there’s no going back.If you’re buying or selling gift cards online — STOP and verify the platform.
Because the biggest mistake isn’t falling for a scam…
It’s not realizing it until it’s too late.