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How to Report a Gift Card Scam
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How to Report a Gift Card Scam

Reporting helps stop scams. This guide lists the right agencies and the details to include.

Guide overview

A clear checklist for reporting to the FTC, state AG, and the card issuer.

Coverage

FTC reports
State AG guidance
Issuer support
Local police report

What this guide covers

Where to report (FTC, state AG, issuer)
What information to include
Evidence checklist
Follow-up steps
How to avoid repeat scams

Guide details

Last reviewed March 2026
Reading time 4 min

*Reporting improves the chance of action.

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Useful for:

Consumers Seniors Caregivers Community advocates

Report the scam even if you feel embarrassed.

Your report helps agencies track patterns and warn others.

Where to report

  • FTC: ReportFraud.ftc.gov
  • Your state Attorney General consumer protection office
  • The gift card issuer support line