FTC Scam Alert: Asked to pay by gift card? Don’t.

Asked to pay by gift card? Don't. by Jennifer Leach Assistant Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Has someone asked you to go get a gift card to pay for something? Lots of people have told us they've been asked to pay with gift cards – by a caller claiming to be with the IRS, or tech support, or a so-called family member in need. If you've gotten a call like this, you know that the caller will then demand the gift card numbers and PIN. And, poof, your money is gone. Read more This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.