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: Using credit cards to buy large quantities of gift cards to earn rewards—often called "manufactured spending"—can lead to account closures.
: Call the number on the back of your card to report the fraudulent charge and request a block or replacement.
: If you were scammed into buying a card, notify the company that issued the gift card (e.g., Apple, Google, Amazon). They may be able to freeze the funds if they haven't been spent. File Official Reports :
: Submit a report at IdentityTheft.gov or ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
: Not all businesses allow these transactions. Some gas stations or smaller shops may refuse credit cards for gift card purchases to avoid high merchant fees or fraud. Reporting Fraud and Scams
: Using credit cards to buy large quantities of gift cards to earn rewards—often called "manufactured spending"—can lead to account closures.
: Call the number on the back of your card to report the fraudulent charge and request a block or replacement.
: If you were scammed into buying a card, notify the company that issued the gift card (e.g., Apple, Google, Amazon). They may be able to freeze the funds if they haven't been spent. File Official Reports :
: Submit a report at IdentityTheft.gov or ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
: Not all businesses allow these transactions. Some gas stations or smaller shops may refuse credit cards for gift card purchases to avoid high merchant fees or fraud. Reporting Fraud and Scams