Why do scammer ask for gift cards?

Why do scammer ask for gift cards?

Why do scammer ask for gift cards?

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), gift cards are the most preferred payment method for scammers [*] for a number of reasons: Gift cards are almost the same as cash. Once you send a scammer the numbers and PIN on a gift card, they can use it however they want.

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How many gift cards dont get used a year?
At the one year mark, just under 80% of cards are redeemed — and as time passes, they are less and less likely to see the light of day. At any given time, 10% to 19% of gift card balances remain unredeemed — and around 6% of gift cards are never even used.
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Can you redeem 2 robux gift cards?
Can I combine multiple Gift Cards? Yes! You can redeem as many Roblox Gift Cards to your account as you want.
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Do xbox gift cards come in 10?
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How do thieves steal gift cards?
As soon as you put money on the card, thieves are tracking it online and stealing that money. Some cards have the bar code exposed but have a PIN that's still covered. Once you buy the card, you scratch off the PIN to activate it. If the PIN is already exposed, it's been compromised.
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