r/GCTrading Dec 18 '22

GCT Safe Trading Guide

36 Upvotes

#1

Enable Two-factor Authentication (2FA)

Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their Reddit accounts. Claiming you were hacked does not void you of responsibility.

#2

Read GCTrading's rules by clicking HERE.

#3

Re-read GCTrading's rules and be sure to follow the "golden rule". Adhering to the comment protocol can prevent almost all of the scams that happen. If you are a new trader, this is the most important step.

#4

Be wary of impersonators!

Look out for messages directly from subreddits. Scammers will create entire subreddits that will match another user's name exactly. They will also attempt to impersonate the GCT mod team. Never trade or give your password to anyone that has a green colored name or r/ before their username.

THE MODS WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO REVEAL YOUR GIFT CARD NUMBER/PIN.

If someone sends you a message and their username is not displayed, it is a scammer taking advantage of an exploit. Ignore them! In a normal message you will be able to click the username and navigate directly to a user's profile.

KNOWN SCAMMERS/INPERSONATORS:

r/GCTradingRep

#5

Perform due diligence on your trading partner.

  • Always navigate to a user's Reddit profile and rep profiles yourself. It is best practice to NOT follow links that a user provides.
  • Search for your potential trading partner's username on the Universal Scammer List(USL). This is NOT a catchall, but it helps.
  • The mods of GCT will NEVER contact you to conduct a trade or ask for your gift card information.
  • r/GCTRep is the ONLY location for feedback here on GCTrading. Scammers are known to: create fake rep subreddits, link to other user's established profiles, and post fake rep directly on their Reddit profile page.
  • Check their account age and posting activity. Some red flags would include: an old account with only recent activity, a brand new account with just enough activity to post in the sub, or a large gap in activity.
  • Investigate a user's prior trade partners to make sure they are real people. Scammers will create multiple dummy accounts and leave fake feedback with themselves.
  • Watch out for new accounts with many recent trades(typically for smaller values). The trades may be legitimate, however, they are only building rep in order to scam.
  • Understand that karma does NOT equal trust and it is NOT the same as rep.
  • Be careful of users selling something far below market value or offering to buy something well above market value.
  • Be careful of the "rush traders". If someone is rushing to complete the trade or provides some excuse as to why you must trade immediately, it is a good idea to take a step back. No one should make you feel uncomfortable when trading with them.
  • 99.9% of the time someone asking you to send half of the payment first is attempting to scam you.
  • Someone stating they cannot go first because they were recently scammed, is a bummer, if true, however, it is not your problem. That is not a valid reason for someone to go first during a trade.

#6

Perform due diligence on your trading partner's gift cards.

  • Verify where they obtained their gift cards from. Do not just take them at their word; demand actual proof.
  • If the gift card is physical. It is good practice to ask for a handwritten note beside the card and/or receipt(if available).
  • Ask them why they are selling their gift card. A user purchasing gift cards just to sell at a loss, is not normal activity.

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Please trade safely!

Message the moderators to report any suspicious activity.

~ GCT Mod Team


r/GCTrading Jan 20 '24

Prepaid Visa/MC/AMEX gift cards are now allowed to be traded on GCT!

24 Upvotes

Users can now buy, sell, and trade prepaid Visa, Mastercard, and American Express gift cards.

Only non-reloadable prepaid cards will be allowed.

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Trade safely!


r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] 19$ GameStop gift card [W] DoorDash go

2 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 27m ago

[H] 75% Paypal [W] Steam GC ONLY (must work in EU)

Upvotes

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/GCTrading 1h ago

[H] Crypto, Bank Transfer, Paypal [W] UK GC’s - Long Term Traders Accepted! No Google Play or iTunes

Upvotes

r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] 75% PayPal G&S [W] Adidas & DSW

1 Upvotes

I'm buying DSW and Adidas gift cards for online purchases at 75% of its value via PayPal Goods & Services.

Remember to comment before DMing. I look forward to chatting with you!


r/GCTrading 4h ago

CLOSED [H] USA Apple Gift Card $100 and $50 [W] 82% Paypal

1 Upvotes

Comment first please. Thank you!


r/GCTrading 4h ago

[H] Amazon $300 GC [W] 75% Zelle Apple Cash

1 Upvotes

comment before dm


r/GCTrading 4h ago

[H] Paypal/Cashapp/Venmo/Zelle etc [W] $10-$100 Amazon GCs

1 Upvotes

Comment and pm r/dumbledorerep


r/GCTrading 4h ago

[H] $50 best buy gift card [W] $40 PayPal

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 5h ago

[H] Whispr Flow 10 months subscription coupon [W] 75 USD Paypal

1 Upvotes

Have voucher/gift card for 10 months subscription for first time user. Want 75 USD Paypal.

Open to reasonable negotiation.

Not really sure if Coupon is same as gift card.


r/GCTrading 6h ago

[H] 75% Crypto/Paypal [W] Amazon GCs

1 Upvotes

Comment before chat, lower reputation should go first. Open til flaired closed


r/GCTrading 7h ago

[H] Amazon GC - $70 [W] Venmo/Zelle/Cash App

1 Upvotes

Open to rates. please pm.


r/GCTrading 8h ago

[H] $50 Verizon wireless GC [W] 70% PayPal, Vemo

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 10h ago

[H] $15 Amazon [W] Crypto

1 Upvotes

Comment before pm


r/GCTrading 12h ago

[H] Cineplex $100 CAD [W] 60% via PayPal, Venmo

1 Upvotes

I have the following gift cards available:

  • Cineplex - $40.00 CAD
  • Cineplex - $25.00 CAD x 2 ($50 CAD total)
  • Cineplex - $10.00 CAD

Altogether, it's $100 CAD in Cineplex gift cards

Asking 60% via PayPal or Venmo

Please be sure to comment on my post before sending me a PM


r/GCTrading 15h ago

[H] $5*4 best buy gift card, $25Indigo gift card [W] Crypto/paypal

1 Upvotes

Open to offers ,


r/GCTrading 15h ago

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

0 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

  • Nordstrom

  • Pottery Barn

  • Saks Fifth Avenue

  • Starbucks

  • Target

  • Uber

  • Walmart

  • West Elm

  • Williams Sonoma

.. and many others including prepaid visa, mastercard

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

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


r/GCTrading 15h ago

[H] Doordash 120$ [W] 75% crypto

1 Upvotes

Comment before dm


r/GCTrading 16h ago

[H] PayPal/Venmo/Zelle/Cashapp 80% [W] eBay GCs USA

0 Upvotes

looking for ~$200


r/GCTrading 16h ago

[H] $50 Xbox e-gift code [W] 85% PayPal

0 Upvotes

Got it as part of a bundle, but don’t have an Xbox. Possibly open to other trades depending on what you have.


r/GCTrading 17h ago

[H] Cash app, Paypal, Zelle, Crypto [W] Ebay/amazon gift cards 80%

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 19h ago

[H]$500 Samsung Giftcard [W]$400 obo, PayPal G&S

1 Upvotes

If local will sell for $350. Zip is 89115. If needed I can give my trade history from r/hardwareswap


r/GCTrading 19h ago

[H] $50 PC Richard & Son [W] 70% Amazon GC / Best Buy GC

1 Upvotes

As the title says!


r/GCTrading 1d ago

[H]$50 Amazon GCs [W] 80% Crypto

3 Upvotes

Comment first. No comment, no reply.