Fraud Awareness
Purpose: To help users trade gift cards safely and avoid online scams.
1. Common Gift Card Scams
- Phishing Calls or Emails: Scammers may pretend to be GiftCardDisposal or a retailer asking for full codes.
- Overpayment Scams: Someone offers more than the listed price and asks you to refund the difference.
- Impersonation: Fraudsters pretending to be buyers, sellers, or official support staff.
- Off-platform Transactions: Requests to complete trades outside our platform or payment system.
2. Safety Tips Before Trading
- Never share your full gift card code or PIN with anyone over phone, email, or chat.
- Always verify balances using the official retailer tool before listing or accepting a card.
- Only transact through GiftCardDisposal’s official platform.
- Enable 2FA on your account if available.
- Report suspicious activity immediately using our Report Fraud page.
3. How GiftCardDisposal Protects You
- Identity verification for high-value transactions.
- CAPTCHA and bot-prevention measures.
- Temporary holds to verify card authenticity.
- Monitoring of listings and messages for unusual activity.
- Dispute resolution support for verified fraud cases.
4. What to Do if You Suspect Fraud
If you notice any suspicious activity or believe you’ve been targeted:
- Do not transfer any gift card codes.
- Document the listing, message, or call details.
- Submit a report via our Report Fraud page.
- Contact local authorities for serious or repeated scams.
Staying informed and cautious is the best way to protect yourself and maintain a safe trading community. By following these tips, you help GiftCardDisposal keep the platform secure for everyone.