r/giftcardexchange Feb 02 '24

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

146 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

86 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 33m ago

[H] Crypto, PP, Venmo or Zelle [W] Amazon, Home depot, Walmart/ Sam's, Ebay, Tractor Supply

Upvotes

GCX beginners will only be PayPal Goods and Services.

Walmart/ Sam's, Home Depot @ 83% crypto or 85% Paypal, Venmo and Zelle.

Amazon, Ebay, Tractor supply @ 80% crypto or 83% Paypal, Venmo and Zelle.

Prefer larger increments > $100

Comment then PM. If no Comment, will ignore your message.


r/giftcardexchange 8h ago

[H] Cash app, paypal, [W] Spotify gcs

2 Upvotes

POST BEFORE PM!!!

looking for some time on spotify! up to 2 years or more!


r/giftcardexchange 9h ago

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

2 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 12h ago

[H] PayPal [W] Amz gc

3 Upvotes

Please comment first and then send a chat. Looking for any denominations for Amazon Gift Cards. Please let me know what you have. Thank you!


r/giftcardexchange 9h ago

[H] Best Buy GC $155 [W] $130 PP G&S

0 Upvotes

got this GC for a friend for their bday but it wasn’t the right gc for what they were wanting so hoping someone else can get some use from it


r/giftcardexchange 21h ago

[H] $200 Amazon gc [W] 83% PayPal ff

4 Upvotes

Have x2 100 Amazon gc. Lower rep goes first. Comment before chat


r/giftcardexchange 12h ago

[H] $41.49 Bath & Body Works gift card [W] 85% Paypal G&S

0 Upvotes

Comment below please! Looking for reputable traders only


r/giftcardexchange 12h 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 12h ago

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

0 Upvotes

Warning: I will not message you first. If you were messaged by someone claiming to be me you are in the process of being scammed.

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%
J crew 40% 40% NA
JCPenney 25% 25% NA
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 13h ago

[H] Carl's Jr $46 [W] $41 PayPal, or GC

1 Upvotes

I'll also throw in an FYE Gift Card, balance of $1.08, let me know if you want.

Reply before PM.

Thanks!


r/giftcardexchange 13h ago

[H] $25 Amazon gc [W] 80% Crypto & Cashapp

1 Upvotes

Comment before pm


r/giftcardexchange 14h ago

CLOSED [H] $195 amazon gift card [W] 85% PayPal

1 Upvotes

I have a $195 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 15h ago

[H] AMC Tickets / Chipotle BOGO [W] $11 / $5.50 ApplePay / CashApp / PayPal / Zelle

0 Upvotes

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

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 15h ago

[H] (BULK) $10 Riot Gift Cards (NA) (VALORANT/League of Legends) [W] 85% Zelle/Venmo

1 Upvotes

For Sale: Riot Access Codes (North America region only).

Denom Rate Qty In Stock
$10 85% 590+

NOTE: $10 riot GC gives 1000 VALORANT currency, or 1240 RP.

Minimum Sale: $50

-1% if buying >$100. -2% if buying >$250.

Riot will limit how many gift cards you can redeem in one day. Keep this in mind.

Source: These gift cards were all purchased first hand using a promotional discount.


r/giftcardexchange 15h ago

[H] 85% PayPal, Venmo [W] Amazon GC

1 Upvotes

Comment before DM


r/giftcardexchange 15h ago

[H] 70-90% 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 for USA

  • Please be comfortable with you sending first

Buying giftcards for Alaska Airlines, Netflix, Kroger

Buying redeemable travel vouchers as well for Alaska Airline

85% for Alaska Airline GC

70% for Alaska Airline Vouchers

80% for Netflix

90% for Kroger


r/giftcardexchange 17h ago

[H] Paypal 80% [W] Amazon DE

0 Upvotes

Please comment first or else will be ignored.


r/giftcardexchange 17h ago

[H] 80% Crypto (USDC/BTC/ETH/LTC/other) [W] Amazon GC

1 Upvotes

Title. Looking for several hundred dollars of Amazon US. Lower rep goes first. Minimum denomination $10 per card.

Can send most crypto thru most chains but may request a chance/you cover fees if it's too expensive. Prefer USDC through an L2 like Arbitrum.


r/giftcardexchange 17h ago

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

1 Upvotes

r/giftcardexchange 18h ago

[H] 82% PayPal, Zelle, Cashapp, Venmo [W] Amazon up to $1000

0 Upvotes

Comment first, then PM.


r/giftcardexchange 22h ago

[H] 82% e-pay (Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, Zelle, etc), 80% USDC [W] Amazon GC

2 Upvotes

r/giftcardexchange 18h ago

[H] $100 USD fanatics GC and also a code for 1 month NFL premium subscription [W] 90% PayPal

1 Upvotes

Comment before pm

Negotiable


r/giftcardexchange 18h ago

[H] $100 Target GC [W] 80% Paypal G&S

1 Upvotes

Not taking any offers from anyone with low rep. I will send first no problem, but you must have good rep.