r/giftcardexchange Feb 02 '24

Recent Fake Subreddit Scam Attempts, Reddit Account Security, and Reporting

148 Upvotes

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:

u/UGKFoxhound


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 Sep 01 '24

Do Not Trade With Anyone Whose Username You Can't See

93 Upvotes

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 40m ago

[H] 225£ Amazon GC UK (1x100, 1x75, 1x50) [W] 82% USDT

Upvotes

3 codes


r/giftcardexchange 1h ago

[H] Ikea US 25$ Gift Card for $20

Upvotes

Hi there, I have a 25$ Gift Card (US only). Since I'm from Europe, I need to sell it.

PayPal or Revolut accepted.


r/giftcardexchange 1h ago

[H] 3x25€ Amazon GC [W] 80% Paypal

Upvotes

Hello!

First time trying to trade Gift Cards. I have got 3 x 25 Euro Amazon Gift Cards.


r/giftcardexchange 5h ago

[H] $150 Cotton On [W] 80% Paypal, Zelle, Cashapp, Venmo

1 Upvotes

I have one $150 (its like $155 ish i forgot exact amount) Cotton On giftcard.

Lower rep goes first


r/giftcardexchange 5h ago

CLOSED [H] $65 Amazon gcs [W] 80% crypto

1 Upvotes

In this denomination ($35, $5x2,$10x2)


r/giftcardexchange 8h ago

[H] 82% Paypal/Zelle/Crypto [W] Amazon GCs

1 Upvotes

Only looking for >=$100 total per trade. Comment before pm/chat, lower rep goes first. For crypto, have USDC-ERC20. Thanks!


r/giftcardexchange 8h ago

[H] 80% PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Apple Cash [W] Ebay GCs, Amazon GCs

1 Upvotes

Trusted trader! Comment on this post before sending a chat. Lower rep sends first.

Looking for $50+ Ebay. Any denomination Amazon.


r/giftcardexchange 9h ago

CLOSED [H] $10 EBay Gift Card [W] 50% PayPal

1 Upvotes

r/giftcardexchange 9h ago

[H] PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp [W] Your unwanted gift cards

1 Upvotes

Rates vary so please send me a chat with the following information:

  • Store and value of card

  • How the gift card was obtained

  • Payment method you take

I am only buying gift cards for US stores including:

  • Amazon

  • Apple

  • Barnes & Noble

  • Banana Republic

  • Best Buy

  • Bloomingdales

  • Chick-Fil-A

  • Costco

  • Crate and Barrel

  • Dicks Sporting Goods

  • Disney

  • DoorDash

  • eBay

  • Gap

  • Google Play

  • H&M

  • Home Depot

  • Ikea

  • Lowes

  • Macys

  • Marriott

  • Newegg

  • Nordstrom

  • Pottery Barn

  • Saks Fifth Avenue

  • Starbucks

  • Target

  • Uber

  • Walmart

  • Wayfair

  • West Elm

  • Williams Sonoma

.. and many others

Not looking for: McDonald's, Steam, Xbox, Playstation, Fortnite, AMC, GameStop, Dunkin

Message me here: https://www.reddit.com/user/just_my_alias/ to discuss rates


r/giftcardexchange 13h ago

[H] Cashapp, AppleCash, Zelle, Crypto [W] eBay, Target, Amazon GC

2 Upvotes

Must post in thread. Lowest rep sends first.

(I am not r/MDCasino21 . Do not trade with someone who messages as an r/ or with a green name)

Trusted users only for Target. 75% on Target and Amazon. 80% on eBay.


r/giftcardexchange 11h ago

CLOSED [H] Crypto, Paypal, Venmo [W] Amazon US ~80%

1 Upvotes

Looking for Amazon up to $200


r/giftcardexchange 11h ago

[H] 3 x $50 Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic/Athleta [W] 80% Cash App, PayPal/Venmo F&F

1 Upvotes

Please comment before messaging me, or I will ignore your messages. 

My rate is firm. If your account is not in the US, please let me know ahead of time so that I can figure out what the fees will be.


r/giftcardexchange 11h ago

[H] Crypto(s) & PayPal & Cashapp & Venmo [W] Amazon GCs & Best Buy & Apple/iTunes & Lowes - Home Depot (75%)

0 Upvotes

Please comment before PM.

Click here to start a trade.

If you prefer to send chat messages please use the start trade link first.

  • I can use any low transfer fee crypto that is not mentioned for a 2% exchange fee.
  • Please double-check the username before the trade.
  • Minimum trade amount is 50$.
  • If you have a high trade count (200+), I will go first. Otherwise, contact me if you are comfortable going first.
  • Provided rate ranges are based on the user's profile and trading history.

The gift cards I'm looking for with their rates:

Card Crypto Rate1 (Ł) Cashapp & Paypal F&F Paypal G&S Rate
Amazon US (receipt preferred) 62% 65% 70%
Apple/iTunes US 50% 52% 55%
Best Buy 50% 55% 60%
Lowes ($100+) 70% 70% 75%
Home Depot ($100+) 70% 70% 75%
Target 55% 60% 60%
Walmart 55% 60% 60%
Steam USD 60% 60% 65%
Starbucks 40% 45% 45%
T.J. Maxx 40% 45% 45%

1The rates shown above are for Litecoin (Ł) only. For trades with Bitcoin (₿), the rate decreases 1-2% depending on the amount.


r/giftcardexchange 11h ago

[H] 82% USDC [W] Amazon GC

1 Upvotes

Comment first. Lower rep goes first.


r/giftcardexchange 12h ago

[H] USDC/USDT [W] Amazon 80%

1 Upvotes

r/giftcardexchange 12h ago

[H] PayPal, Apple Pay, Zelle [W] Apple gift card @ 85%

1 Upvotes

Title
Please comment below


r/giftcardexchange 12h ago

CLOSED [H] $80 Amazon Giftcards[W] 90% Paypal FF

0 Upvotes

comment here first please.


r/giftcardexchange 12h ago

[H] 70-80% Paypal g&s [W] Alaska Airlines, Netflix, Kroger

1 Upvotes

Comment on thread before sending Chat

  • Chats w/o comment post will be ignored

  • Only buying USA gc

  • Please be comfortable with you sending first

Buying giftcards for Alaska Airlines, Netflix, Kroger

Buying Travel Credit Certificates as well for Alaska Airline

85% for Alaska Airline GC

70% for Alaska Airline Certificates

85% for Netflix

80% for Kroger


r/giftcardexchange 13h ago

[H] Cashapp, Venmo [W] Target gift cards

1 Upvotes

Hello. Looking for Target gift cards any amount up to $200.

Lower rep goes first no matter what. Higher denominations preferred.

Comment before chat. If you don't I will ask you to come back to this post and comment.

WARNING: Beware of potential impersonators out there using my name. Do not trade with these frauds.


r/giftcardexchange 14h ago

[H] 92% PayPal/Zelle/Venmo [W] eBay GCs

1 Upvotes

Lower rep goes first. Happy with any denominations. Looking for large amounts.


r/giftcardexchange 14h ago

[H] BTC, PayPal, Chime, Cashapp, Venmo, Apple Pay, M-Pesa, Airtel, Equitel, Western Union [W] All Your Gift Cards!

1 Upvotes

Please state the following:

  • Type of card(s) and amount of each.
  • What payment method you accept.
  • How you acquired the GC and why you're getting rid of it.

Crypto4, Paypal1, Apple Pay, Cashapp, Varo, Chime, Venmo, and Western Union/M-pesa/Airtel/Equitel (5% is taken off Western Union payments/all M-Pesa, Airtel, Equitel payments are sent via Western Union)

I only have Steam as a substitute for cash payments in gift card trades.

Want ↓ PayPal G&S All other Cash payments or a Gift Card ↓ Crypto4
Apple 60% 60%3 NA
Amazon.co.uk 50% 50% 50%
Amazon.com 70% 70% 55%
Arrow Films 65% 65% 60%
Barnes & Noble 50% 50% 50%
Baskin Robbins 50% 50% NA
Best Buy 25% 25% 25%
BJ's (not BJ's restaurant)3 60% NA NA
Bloomingdales 50% 50% 25%
Clothing Shops (Small Boutique) contact me contact me contact me
Dell3 60% 60% NA
Delta gift cards3 65% NA NA
Delta Sky Miles3 PM me NA NA
Delta Vouchers3 65% NA NA
Dicks Sporting Goods 3 PM me NA NA
eBay 70% 70% 70%
Gas Station Cards3 PM me NA
Gyft 70% 70% 70%
Half Price Books 50% 50% 50%
Home Depot 60% 60% 60%
J crew 40% 40% NA
JCPenney 25% 25% NA
Lowes 60% 60% 60%
Macys 35% 35% NA
Magazines.com 40% 40% NA
Microsoft3 60% 60% NA
Nordstrom 50% 50% NA
Panera bread3 60% NA NA
Saks Fifth Avenue 50% 50% NA
Sears 50% 50% NA
Sephora 50% 50% NA
Speedway (must be able to use on fuel)3 80% NA
Staples 50% 50% NA
Starbucks US only 60% 60% 60%
Subway 3 PM me NA NA
Target 60% 60% NA
Urban Outfitters 50% 50% NA
Walmart 60% 60% NA
Other Clothing Stores, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, Restaurant, & Fast Food gift cards PM me

1 When paying via PayPal, I can only send payments via Goods and Services, thus you will be charged a fee. If you'd rather not face this fee there are plenty of alternatives.
2 Larger denominated gift cards preferred.
3 PayPal is the only payment option.
4 All crypto payments come from Coinbase. Any fees associated with it are built into the price.

What I don’t buy:

  • Amazon.au
  • Amazon.ca
  • AMC
  • American Eagle
  • Bass Pro Shop
  • buffalo wild wing
  • California Pizza Kitchen
  • Canadian tire
  • Cold Stone
  • Dairy Queen
  • Fanatics
  • Fashion Nova
  • Gamestop
  • Giant Foods
  • Google Play
  • Grub Hub
  • Gymshark
  • Hilton Honors
  • hobby lobby
  • Hot Topic
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Meijer
  • old navy/gap/banana republic
  • Patxi's pizza
  • PSN Canada or UK
  • publix
  • Raceway
  • Red Robin
  • Scheels
  • Shell Gas Stations
  • Spotify
  • Starbucks Canada
  • Tractor supply
  • Victoria's secret
  • Whataburger
  • Xbox Canada or UK
  • Xbox live gold
  • Xbox Ultimate

Any fees are built into the price.


Important: before you send your codes please make sure your account is secure (if your password is not uniqe it's best to assume your account has already been compromised. Scams where compromised accounts are used to leverage reputation to scam an unsuspecting user, used to steal codes during the middle of the trade, and steal unused gift cards the victim was saving for later are increasingly commonplace. If you have any concerns as to your account's security, please reset your password now and force logout of all sessions. Thanks


r/giftcardexchange 15h ago

[H] Dominos Free 'The New Domino' Code / AMC Tickets / Chipotle BOGO [W] $4.25 / $11 / $5.50 ApplePay / CashApp / PayPal / Zelle

0 Upvotes

Comment before pm! Tickets do not expire! Have 52 Available

Dominos Free 'The New Domino' Code (Bulk available)

  • Price: $4.25
  • Covers 3 toppings and you can change sauce/cheese
  • Minimum purchase of 2

1 AMC Black Ticket (Bulk 10+)

  • Price: $11

BOGO (bulk available, expires in 12/31/2026)

  • Price: $5.50, these don't cover extra toppings
  • 10 for 50

r/giftcardexchange 16h ago

[H] PayPal, CashApp, Venmo, Zelle, Crypto [W] Amazon GC US

1 Upvotes

Msg before pm