Scams are very unfortunate as they can occur anytime and anywhere. You're just doing the things you want to do, and then in the blink of an eye, you're dealing with a scam without even knowing. Online scams are the worst, and this article will be focusing on the gift cards scams you may encounter on Amazon.

HOW DO SCAMMERS VICTIMIZE THEIR VICTIMS?

Yes! You can encounter gift card scams on amazon. Normally, the scam will start with scammers encouraging their victims to negotiate through email, text messages, and any other communication platforms. Then they will naturally offer them a great price which will be a good move to make their proposal more convincing. When their victims accepted their proposal or offer, they will tell them that the payment method is by sending the claim code from the gift card that they bought online or a nearby store. When they get what they need, they will disappear and cannot be contacted anymore.

KNOWING THE COMMON SCAMS YOU MIGHT ENCOUNTER

Here are the common scams you might encounter in Amazon with the involvement of gift cards. Take note that the following is not the limitation of what you may run into. 

• USING THE COVID-19 SITUATION

This type of scam is popular and most likely to occur as it is timely. Scammers with the disguise of your pastor, boss, professor, or someone you're under with, will contact you out of the blue asking for help regarding COVID-19 situations. They will contact you with the use of text messages and other communication platforms.  

• JOB RECRUITING SCAM

These types of gift card scams on amazon will start with scammers offering a job to their victims and then asking them for payment if they are hired. They will promise to their victims a great source of income while working anytime they want.

• FAMILY INVOLVING SCAMS

This type of scam will start with you getting an out-of-the-blue phone call or text message coming from a person claiming to be your family representative who is in trouble and will ask for your help by sending claim codes from gif cards.

• SCAMS USING YOUR BOSS

This scam is simply including your boss as bait for you to send help using gift cards. For example, a sudden text message coming from your boss asking you to give for the sake of company purposes.

There are still other scams that are not mentioned in this article, but the crucial thing to remember is to be aware at all times as scammers have their ways to victimize you if you're not careful enough and unaware of what they can do.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Of course, to avoid these things from happening, you should know and research how you will face them. The best thing is to report them to a trusted people such as local, state, or provincial police, post office, and many more. Be aware, and don't be afraid to call for help as it is the right move if you're in such circumstances.