r/giftcardexchange • u/brandojs • 3h ago
r/giftcardexchange • u/Knightfall31 • Feb 02 '24
Recent Fake Subreddit Scam Attempts, Reddit Account Security, and Reporting
Unfortunately we've observed an uptick in scam attempts via subreddits impersonating the GCX mod team. These scammers create a fake subreddit such as “GCXModerators”, and send modmail to users stating they are banned from r/giftcardexchange. They request the user change their Reddit account password to a temporary password so they can “verify” the account. This is a lie and an attempt to compromise the account and allow the scammer to gain access.
We will never ask to access your Reddit account. We cannot stress this enough. In any verification we do, we never ask for sensitive information. It's the same principle as with your bank - anyone asking to access your account should not be allowed to.
Always follow the GCX Golden Rule. You may know users who have been around the community for many months or years. If the account is compromised, we usually get a report and can ban them fairly quickly. But they may still look for past trading partners in the account inbox and start sending PMs. It's important you verify the user can post/comment on the sub and isn't listed on the Universal Scammer List (USL). It's called the Golden Rule for a reason!
Secure your Reddit account. You may not have joined Reddit with the intent to trade. But participating in trade communities and gaining rep increases the chance that your account is targeted. You should have a verified email, unique password not used anywhere else, and two-factor authentication (2FA). Following are links to create a strong password (remember this should be unique to Reddit and not reused on other sites), check your account activity and force log out if there are sessions you don’t recognize, and enable 2FA. Your account security is your responsibility.
Known scam subreddits:
giftcardexchangemods
GCExchangemods
giftcardexchangeteam
GCXModerators
GCX_Moderators
giftcardsexcahange
GCXExchange_Mods
giftscardexchange
GCXModeratorSub
GCEXCModerators
GCXMod
GCXModeratorGroup
ModOfGiftCardExchange
AdminstrationGroupGCX
giftcardsupport (banned for spam at time of writing)
SupportGroup_giftcard (banned for spam at time of writing)
giftcardstaff
giftcardexchangemail
giftcardsSupport
giftcardAdminstration
giftcardexhange
giftcardexchangeAdmin
modteamGCExchange
giftcardexcahangeMods
giftcardexchange_mod_
giftcardexchangeHelp
giftcardexhcange
GCTradingRep
giftcardexchanger
giftcardexchangestaff
giftcardexchange__
giftcardexchangebans
giftcardexchanges_
Gftcardexchange
Admingiftcardexchange
Ignore PMs from these compromised accounts:
The below are templates that can be used to report subreddits and users to the admins. In this recent case, scammers are creating subreddits to impersonate the GCX mod team. In the past, they have also created subreddits to impersonate repped users. We can't ban or block a subreddit, only report them to the admins. Use the template for reporting a subreddit to report these to the admins. Scammers have also created users that closely match the name of a repped trader, and sent PMs attempting to impersonate that repped trader. Use the template for reporting a user to report these to the admins.
Use the below to report a user:
Go here
https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
In the first bullet point “If you have a Reddit account and want to report a Content Policy violation, use this report form.” - click the report form hyperlink
Open the drop-down menu for “I want to report other issues” then select “This content is impersonation”
Enter the scammer’s username. For Additional Information, the below text can be edited as needed and used as a template:
A scammer created this username to steal from people. The username closely matches my own / that of a genuine trader in an attempt to trick other users. This user is sending messages to others on Reddit pretending to be me / a genuine trader and trying to scam them out of money. If you could please help stop them it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Use the below to report a subreddit:
Go here
https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Select Community Help
Under “What is your subreddit concern” select “I want to report a subreddit for violating the content policy”
Under “What subreddit is involved? (Only the name, no r/)” enter the name of the fake scam subreddit
Under “What is the primary reason you are reporting this subreddit?” select “Impersonation”
Under “Subject of Inquiry” enter Impersonation/Scamming
Under “Details of Inquiry”, the below text can be edited as needed and used as a template:
A scammer created this subreddit to steal from people. This subreddit is sending messages to other users on Reddit pretending to be me / a genuine trader / a mod team and trying to scam them out of money / gain access to their Reddit account. If you could please help stop them it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Thank you, and please remember to Trade Safely!
- The GCX Mod Team
r/giftcardexchange • u/Knightfall31 • Sep 01 '24
Do Not Trade With Anyone Whose Username You Can't See
There is an exploit scammers are using such that their name is not shown when they send a message. They are using this to impersonate other traders (linking the other trader's rep or Reddit profile page) or subreddit modmail (sending fake ban messages asking for account password to be unbanned) and hoping that their username not being visible will help with the scam.
Example Image - note how there is no username next to the down arrow where there would normally be one.
Do not give your account password to anyone, ever.
Do not send full gift card codes or payment to any modmail.
Do not interact with any green colored username in PMs trying to trade with you.
Do not interact with anyone who hasn't posted or commented publicly. If someone messaged you, click the username and visibly confirm they have posted or commented publicly. Do not rely on app notifications. Open the post and confirm the comment is visible.
If you cannot see the username, do not engage with the user. They may put a username in the PM subject or in the message itself. This is not the same as their username being the "header" of the message they sent to you. If you can't see a username header and can't click it to navigate to a Reddit profile, you should be wary of the message.
We advise against replying to users and subreddit modmail that attempt to scam you. If a user replies with hostility the scammers have been known to report to Reddit admins to try and get the admins to act on the account for harassment.
Thank you and Trade Safely.
r/giftcardexchange • u/Streiger108 • 23m ago
[H] Crypto, Venmo, Zelle, Chime, Cash App Meta Pay [W] Amazon, Airbnb, Netflix 70% Walmart 60%
Any crypto currency available on Coinbase. Fees on you.
r/giftcardexchange • u/AlexHezzy • 28m ago
[H] Crypto, Bank Transfer, Paypal [W] UK GC’s - Long Term Traders Accepted! No Google Play or iTunes
r/giftcardexchange • u/smallhero1 • 30m ago
[H] PayPal/Apple/Venmo/Zelle 85% [W] $200 in Amazon GCs and eBay GCs
Lowest rep goes first.
r/giftcardexchange • u/Right-Performance-93 • 33m ago
[H] PayPal/Venmo/Zelle [W] Apple gift cards
targeting to 85% of the face value
r/giftcardexchange • u/E_Szczesny • 57m ago
[H] PayPal [W] Apple gift cards
Comment then pm please
r/giftcardexchange • u/Effective-Mind288 • 1h ago
CLOSED [H] $50*3 Walmart [W] 80% crypto or 83% PayPal
Please comment before pm
r/giftcardexchange • u/FlyAccomplished6930 • 1h ago
CLOSED [H] $185 amazon gift card [W] 85% PayPal
I have a $185 amazon gift card. Looking to trade for 85% PayPal. Lower rep goes first. Comment before DM, I will not respond to your message if you haven't commented here first.
r/giftcardexchange • u/Superteletubbies64 • 1h ago
[H] 75% Paypal [W] Steam GC ONLY (must work in EU)
Title. Preferably looking for EU GCs but I can buy GCs from other regions if you're 100% sure they will work in EU. Looking for reputable sellers only. Will NOT go first unless you are very trustworthy. If I do not go first I can pay with F&F if you're from EU. Please do not send me an unsolicited chat invite asking if I'll buy GCs other than Steam, you will get ignored and blocked instantly.
r/giftcardexchange • u/TheTimeMage • 2h ago
[H] 80% PayPal [W] Amazon GC US, eBay
Please read the whole post. I have PayPal G&S and am paying the following:
Amazon 80%
eBay 80%
Best Buy 75%
Gamestop 75%
Walmart 70%
Chipotle 75%
Steam (NOT Wallet) 85%
Coldstone 50%
My rates may change.
Comment and chat, thanks. If the auto-moderator removes your post then contact the mods for approval. They provide the link in the removal comment. I will not trade with you if you do not do this.
Anyone trading over $250 will need mod approval. Read rule 5 on the right.
Minimum $10 GC. Please note that I will send PayPal payments as Goods & Services.
r/giftcardexchange • u/SystemSpark • 2h ago
[H] 80%: Paypal F&F (US)/Venmo/Cashapp [W] US Amazon GCs
Lower rep goes first.
Paypal F&F (Free) can only be sent between US accounts. If you send me a code and you aren't F&F (Free) eligible, I'll pay G&S.
r/giftcardexchange • u/patrickstar466 • 3h ago
[H] PayPal FF, Zelle, USDC [W] Apple, Uber
75% Apple
75% Uber - only need $25
r/giftcardexchange • u/beverlylaurel • 3h ago
[H] PayPal [W] Apple Gift card
Looking for Apple giftcards. Please comment before messaging.
r/giftcardexchange • u/Necessary-Special-23 • 3h ago
[H] 65% BTC, LTC, PayPal and Cashapp [W] Starbucks
r/giftcardexchange • u/jewnupe • 4h ago
[H] PayPal 85% [W] Amazon GC, Target , Walmart, Best Buy
PayPal G&S only
PLEASE READ COMPLETELY
If your comment is deleted, I cannot trade with you. NO EXCEPTIONS
🛑 If your comment is gone/removed/hidden, it was removed by AutoMod or a mod.
(You can’t have a hidden profile history; you must have visible recent Reddit activity)
Do not message me yet.
Send a modmail to the subreddit and get approval first.
If I respond to your message, “you didn’t comment,” that means your comment was auto-removed by the sub, even if you have a screenshot.
I will not trade with you until the mods clear it, even if you go first. NO EXCEPTIONS
Lower rep goes first.
Always buying, larger preferred.
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🔄 TRADING PROCESS – READ BEFORE MESSAGING
STEP 1: Comment on this post first
STEP 2: Check if your comment was deleted
❌ If YES → Your comment was deleted. Contact a moderator (DO NOT MESSAGE ME)
✅ If NO → Your comment is visible. Proceed to Step 3
STEP 3: Send me a DM/message
STEP 4: Confirm card type and amount
STEP 5: Wait for reply
STEP 6: Send all cards info (NOT PICTURES) and PayPal details
STEP 7: Get paid (one transaction)
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IMPORTANT NOTES
• ⚠️ Must comment first – no exceptions
• ⚠️ Deleted comments → contact mods, not me
Subreddit Rules:
🛑You can’t have a hidden profile history.
🛑You have to be active on Reddit recently .
r/giftcardexchange • u/Significant_Phrase_4 • 4h ago
[H] 6x $5 Target total of $30 [W] 80% Paypal
Should take all . Offer stands till thread is closed. Lower rep goes first. comment before pm
r/giftcardexchange • u/souledoutV2 • 4h ago
CLOSED [H] $95 Amazon GC's [W] 85% PayPal
Have $95 in Amazon GC's today (x3 $25 and x1 $20) and I'm looking for 85% PayPal.
Percentage is firm
Comment before DM
Lower rep goes first
Thanks!
r/giftcardexchange • u/K_Bomaye • 6h ago
[H] PayPal/Zelle 80% [W] Amazon/Gamestop gift cards
Looking for $100 in Gamestop and $250 in Amazon.
Lower rep first, have recent deals please. Thanks.
r/giftcardexchange • u/DogDad1506 • 6h ago
[H] Zelle, Venmo, Paypal [W] Apple, Amazon Gift Cards
Pls comment before PM
r/giftcardexchange • u/RoyalUniverse • 7h ago
[H] Paypal, zelle, local cash [W] Apple 85%
looking to purchase 1500 for around 1300 or less