# Scammers and gift cards

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scammers-and-gift-cards/940156>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [April 16, 2021, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scammers-and-gift-cards/940156 "2021-04-16T17:04:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\
**Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scammers-and-gift-cards/940156/2 "2021-04-16T17:08:25Z")

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Pretty good overview here:

> **[Why do scammers want gift cards | Kroger Gift Cards](https://giftcards.kroger.com/blog/why-do-scammers-want-gift-cards)**
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> Stay aware of gift card scams with our guide on why scammers want gift cards. Learn how they work, how to avoid them and how to report a gift card scam.

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