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Unmasking Gift Card Scams: A Growing Online Threat Exposed! Gift card scams are prowling the digital landscape, targeting unsuspecting online shoppers like never before. In this article, we'll dive deep into the murky waters of online scams involving gift cards, Amazon, credit cards, and more. Buckle up, because the world of online shopping is not as secure as it seems. Signs You're Being Scammed These online tricksters have mastered the art of deception: Too-good-to-be-true offers Urgent demands for payment via gift cards Threatening legal action if you don't pay up - yikes! (It isn’t the IRS that’s asking for Gift Cards) Don't let these scammers fluster you with their tactics. Stay vigilant and informed to protect yourself from their sly schemes. It’s Not the IRS… Contrary to what these scammers claim, the IRS never demands instant payment over the phone or threatens immediate arrest, especially not via gift cards. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and report it to the IRS using their dedicated ho