#giftcards — Public Fediverse posts

My gift giving options are getting smaller and smaller.

Valve to no longer offer physical gift cards due to scammers

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/valve-to-no-longer-offer-physical-gift-cards-due-to-scammer/

#Valve #Steam #GiftCards #Scammers #Gaming

Wegen Betrügern: Physische Steam-Geschenk­karten werden eingestellt https://www.computerbase.de/news/gaming/wegen-betruegern-physische-steam-geschenkkarten-werden-eingestellt.97843/ #steam #giftcards

TikTok Shop adds digital gift cards for last-minute shoppers
A new way to compete with Amazon and eBay

https://mashable.com/article/buy-tiktok-shop-gift-cards

#tiktok #tiktoknews #tiktokshop #tiktokshopnews #giftcards #tiktokgiftcards #tech #technews #amazon #ebay #shooping #shop #shopnews #onlineshop #digitalgifts #ecards

The gift card accountability sink

https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/gift-card-accountability-sink/

#HackerNews #giftcards #accountability #finance #technology #innovation

Good Morning #Canada
Are you still looking for that perfect Christmas gift? Years ago I found myself shopping for my wife's Christmas present on December 23rd. Never again. For those of you still shopping it's inevitable that you're going to be standing in front of the Gift Card rack and mentally convincing yourself that the recipient will love a full gas tank or a Timmies coffee and donut. Canadians will buy close to $12 billion in Gift Cards in 2025, with a lot of that in the next 5 days. Recent changes to legislation have made it illegal to charge processing or activation fees on cards purchased with cash and there is no expiry date. That last point is important because companies are betting that a certain percentage of cards are never redeemed and it's estimated that approximately 40% of all cards are never used. I personally like getting a gift card as it allows me to choose something I want, and I always thank the gifter once I've used it.

#CanadaIsAwesome #GiftCards

☔ Sometimes, Life Rewards You In Little Droplets...

Life is a nonstop cycle of giving and receiving—but sometimes it doesn't feel that way.

Enter #MSR, a #survey app that rewards you with #giftcards or via #PayPal as you share your #smartphone usage or take qualifying #surveys.

Using the app won't make you rich, but the change does accumulate over time, like a #SavingsAccount.

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🏷️ T a g s #iphone #money #personalfinance #pocketchange #pocketmoney #savings

Project Red Hook: Chinese Gift Card Fraud at Scale – Source: securityboulevard.com https://ciso2ciso.com/project-red-hook-chinese-gift-card-fraud-at-scale-source-securityboulevard-com/ #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #SecurityBloggersNetwork #CyberSecurityNews #SecurityBoulevard #Threats&Breaches #giftcards #China #fraud

Krebs on Security: Arrests in Tap-to-Pay Scheme Powered by Phishing. “Authorities in Knoxville, Tennessee last week said they arrested 11 Chinese nationals accused of buying tens of thousands of dollars worth of gift cards at local retailers with mobile wallets created through online phishing scams. The Knox County Sheriff’s office said the arrests are considered the first in the nation for […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/22/krebs-on-security-arrests-in-tap-to-pay-scheme-powered-by-phishing/

I had to swipe my #phone a few months back, and I lost the #Fdroid loyalty wallet I was using. So, fresh install I thought, ok I'll give #GoogleWallet a try. That thing is slow. I could not find the old wallet I was using but, I did find #Catima, and it is working pretty well. Lightning quick and easy to use. If you are looking for something to keep your loyalty and gift cards in order, check out Catima.

#OpenSource #Libre #Privacy #GiftCards #LoyaltyCards

https://catima.app/

Too late to ship?? Can't decide what to get for that special person?? Never fear - GIFT CARDS are here!! Art is the gift that keeps on giving.

Gift cards ==> https://deborah-league.pixels.com/giftcertificates.html

#Christmas #giftideas #giftcards #art #buyintoart #ayearforart #landscape #photography #painting #watercolor #acrylicpainting #oilpainting #mastodonart #mastoart #fediart #fedigiftshop #artmatters #artist #smallbusiness

Save Big This Season: Practical Tips for Stress-Free Shopping https://thecyberexpress.com/black-friday-shopping/ #TheCyberExpressNews #LoyaltyPrograms #TheCyberExpress #onlineshopping #FirewallDaily #BlackFriday #GiftCards #Features

Westlake Police Issue Alert on Blackmail Scams Involving Bitcoin - Westlake Police are cautioning residents about a rise in blackmail scam emails. Sc... - https://news.bitcoin.com/westlake-police-issue-alert-on-blackmail-scams-involving-bitcoin/ #cryptocurrency #westlakepolice #newsbytes-2 #scamemails #newsbytes #blackmail #giftcards #bitcoin #crypto #btc

Surge in Bitcoin Scams Hits Lubbock, Police Warn - Lubbock police in Texas have reported a notable increase in bitcoin-related scams,... - https://news.bitcoin.com/surge-in-bitcoin-scams-hits-lubbock-police-warn/ #cryptocurrency #lubbockpolice #newsbytes-2 #newsbytes #giftcards #bitcoin #elderly #crypto #scams #texas

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Catholic Diocese of Columbus is warning parishioners about fake accounts impersonating Bishop Earl Fernandes on social media.

An article on "The Catholic Times" website described some of the alarming activity associated with the phony profiles including requesting funds from online followers.

“We were made aware of several social media accounts that were impersonating him, asking people directly for money, or to do personal favors, directly through messages,” Andrew Zuk, the associate director for the Office of Communications said in the notice.

According to Zuk, the accounts might seem legitimate with “general, positive Christian messages" being posted and similar direct messages sent to users. The connection often begins with a “friend request.”

“They will hook people in by sending a general, positive message, and then, after that, saying, ‘I need money now, personally; here’s this link to gift cards. Could you send me a wire transfer?’" said Zuk.

"Typically, it’s in the thousands-of-dollars range, and it’s a message of urgency, which is typical among fraudulent accounts. They’ll make a sense of urgency – a false sense of urgency – to whomever they’re trying to scam so that person acts quickly and doesn’t have enough time to think about it.”

The apparent victims of the scammers are said to be "older adults or retirees" who are sometimes perceived to have "less technology experience."

Red flags for imposter accounts include incorrect spelling and poor grammar.

“I want to emphasize that fraudulent accounts that are impersonating somebody like Bishop Fernandes will typically pressure somebody to take action, whether it’s giving personal information, asking for money or meeting in person,” he said.

“We’ve reported it," said Zuk. "We’ve asked anybody who sees these accounts to report them and to not click any links that they might have.”

Anyone who identifies a fake account should report it using Facebook's tools. Individuals are also requested to "contact the Diocese of Columbus in the event of receiving an odd request online from an individual who appears to be a diocesan employee."

Bishop Fernandes’ official accounts online are Facebook.com/Bishop.Earl.Fernandes and Instagram.com/BishopEarlKFernandes.

The “Columbus Catholic” official Diocese of Columbus social media accounts are Facebook.com/cbuscatholic and Instagram.com/columbuscatholics. Information about other profiles can be verified on these accounts.

I don't know who needs to hear this but Costco has a stupid sale on $100 TopGolf gift cards for $69 - today only!

So go get yer golf on! 😁

Topgolf Two $50 E-Gift Cards | Costco
https://www.costco.com/.product.4000149995.html?sh=true&nf=true

#deal #costco #topgolf #giftcards

I am currently being #scammed on #WhatsApp by someone who I vague know but suspect is being impersonated. Now, this person in my second degree of connections and is in a position of power.

Either this is some incredible #spearphishing...

...or I am throwing away the biggest #networking connection of my entire career so far!

Ah, well in for a penny, in for a few thousand pounds of #Apple Store #GiftCards, what? 😅

I was gifted a 50 dollar Amazon gift card but I'm having trouble deciding what I want lol

One man living in #Virginia oversaw "the laundering of some $7 million in fraudulently obtained #giftcards" from #Walmart in an international operation which over five years scammed hundreds of victims into sending the numbers over the phone, reports a new #ProPublica investigation. (Citing court evidence that emerged after his arrest in 2021).

How Walmart’s #FinancialServices Became a #Fraud Magnet https://www.propublica.org/article/walmart-financial-services-became-fraud-magnet-gift-cards-money-laundering #scam

Consumer group wants to end $255M “gift card loophole” for Starbucks and others - Enlarge / Starbucks' Rewards programs are a key part of their revenue. ... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1993919 #digitalpayments #giftcards #starbucks #policy #coffee

Starbucks
Backlash grows,
Maps and cards;
Customers departing,
Boycott.

#starbucks #boycott #giftcards #customers #cinquain #poetry

http://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-hit-with-boycott-programs-such-as-gift-card-trade-in-2023-12

Toy retailer Mastermind to stop accepting gift cards after Christmas Eve https://bit.ly/48sq1P5 #Barrie #MastermindToys #Bankruptcy #ChristmasEve #GiftCards #cdnpoli @barrie @cdnpoli