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Why scammers prefer gift cards
Episode 43

Why scammers prefer gift cards

Privacy Mentor with Carrie Kerskie

June 16, 20218m 37s

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Show Notes

Scammers, hackers, and other types of bad guys often demand their victims pay with a gift card, but why? In this episode take a deep dive into gift cards and what makes them so attractive to scammers.

Things you will learn in this episode:

  • Why gift cards over other forms of payment
  • The benefits of using gift cards
  • How bad guys use them after the scam
  • Red flags of a gift card scam
  • How to protect yourself