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Investment Fraud
Who's targeted: Online shoppers and bargain hunters|
Reaches you via:emailphonesocial media
If You See It
- ✓No legitimate business asks for gift card payment
- ✓Hang up or delete the message
- ✓Verify directly with the company
If You Clicked
- !Do not purchase or send gift cards
- !If you bought cards, keep the receipts
If You Gave Info
- ⚠Contact the gift card company immediately — they may freeze the funds
- ⚠Report to the FTC
- ⚠File a police report with your gift card receipts