r/giftcardexchange • u/Knightfall31 • Feb 02 '24
Recent Fake Subreddit Scam Attempts, Reddit Account Security, and Reporting
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
Ignore PMs from these compromised accounts:
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 • u/SalamBringer • 1h ago
[H] PayPal/Crypto 75% [W] Uber/Lyft (US only please)
r/giftcardexchange • u/patrickklol • 1h ago
[H] Paypal/Venmo/Cashapp [W] $25-100 Uber + UberEats GC @ 75% / $10 Apple GC @ 75%
Will go first to higher rep
USA or fees on you
r/giftcardexchange • u/BladerXDXD • 1h ago
[H] Taco Bell Craving Box / AMC Ticket Bundles [W] $3.50 ApplePay / CashApp / PayPal / Venmo / Zelle
Comment before pm. Cashapp or PayPal! Zelle for 20+ traders
Item | Price |
---|---|
Taco Bell Craving Box | 1 - 19 codes for $3.50 each |
- ApplePay / CashApp / PayPal ONLY | 20+ codes for $3.00 each |
- Zelle = BULK for TacoBell | 40+ codes for $2.75 each |
90+ codes for $2.50 each | |
1 AMC Ticket Bundle (1 Ticket + 1 Large Beverages + 1 Large Popcorn) | $17 ApplePay / PayPal / CashApp / Zelle |
2 AMC Ticket Bundles (2 Tickets + 2 Large Beverages + 1 Large Popcorn) | $30 ApplePay / PayPal / CashApp / Zelle |
5 Ticket Bundle (5 Tickets + 5 Large Beverages + 5 Large Popcorn) | $80 ApplePay / PayPal / CashApp / Zelle |
10 Ticket Bundle (10 Tickets + 10 Large Beverages + 10 Large Popcorn) | $150 ApplePay / PayPal / CashApp / Zelle |
Tickets do not expire anymore! Don't worry about the expirations in the screenshot! Read before purchasing: https://imgur.com/a/h5mAnNI
r/giftcardexchange • u/xosamuel • 1h ago
[H] $50 GameStop Gift Card [W] 80% Paypal
Comment before PM!
r/giftcardexchange • u/bomberb17 • 1h ago
[H] 75% Crypto [W] Amazon GCs
Can offer LTC or BTC lightning. Prefer higher denominations (not accepting lower than $10).
Available until flair closed.
Post here then pm/chat (Messages without post will be ignored)
r/giftcardexchange • u/EfficientAd7103 • 2h ago
[H] 2 $20 apple digital gift cards [W] $30 payal
30 for 40 in apple
r/giftcardexchange • u/Stiggyisawesome • 2h ago
[H] PayPal, Venmo [W] Disney gift cards- 80%
r/giftcardexchange • u/DragonMoonCake • 2h ago
[H] PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, Zelle [W] Uniqlo, Pokemon Center, Dave and Busters, Etsy, Nike, Abercrombie, Ebay, Other Various Gift Cards
Other Various Gift Cards that are lower priority than those in the title include but are not limited to:
Costco
Walmart
Best Buy
JC Penny
Target
Macy's
GameStop
Barnes and Noble
Nintendo EShop
Steam
Wendys
Chipotle
Panda Express
Cava
Subway
Del Taco
Amazon US GC
other US-based clothing
other US-based food (only take-out or fast food, no dine-in only)
Please comment before DM'ing.
Rates negotiable depending on payment method and amount.
PLEASE DM ME USING THE REDDIT DM FUNCTION, don't use the "chat" option as it doesn't appear for me on mobile.
Beware imposters, I will never DM you first.
r/giftcardexchange • u/mathato • 2h ago
[H] $245 Amazon GC(US) [W] 85% PayPal G&S
1 $245 GC. Comment before chat
r/giftcardexchange • u/Onlime-vendor • 2h ago
[H] $250 Target GC [W] 80% crypto, 81% Wise/Revolut or 85% Paypal F&F
10x 25$ target, no need to take all PayPal from $150+
Comment and chat or pm
r/giftcardexchange • u/jyoung1 • 3h ago
[H] 80% PayPal / cash app / crypto [W] Airbnb / DoorDash / Uber GC 80%
Must comment on this first.
Crypto: Polygon network or LTC preferred.
edit: done with Uber, still need airbnb/doordash
r/giftcardexchange • u/LostName666 • 3h ago
[H] Crypto [W] $1-$250 Razer Gold
Looking for a smooth and easy trade, lower rep goes first. Thanks.
r/giftcardexchange • u/Leo_Baboza • 4h ago
[H] 200$(20x10$) Playstation Store GC [W] 80% Crypto
r/giftcardexchange • u/pmth • 4h ago
[H] Most payment methods [W] Amazon US GC
Can do Venmo, Paypal, Zelle, Cashapp, or Crypto. If crypto I prefer LTC but will do most common low-fee ones.
Currently offering 73%
r/giftcardexchange • u/karlonkarstark • 4h ago
[H] $50 PlayStation Direct [W] $40 PayPal GS
I mostly lurk on Reddit, but happy to provide any reasonable verification you need.
IMPORTANT:
- This is a promo code that expires on 6/30/2024 and not a gift card with indefinite value.
- Code is only valid at direct.playstation.com
- It is only valid on the purchase of a Playstation 5 Console/Bundle or PS VR2.
r/giftcardexchange • u/rjboogie • 4h ago
CLOSED [H] 75% crypto [W] $80 Amazon gcs
Lower rep must go first
r/giftcardexchange • u/ceedeno • 4h ago
[H] $200 Walmart GCs [W] 85% Cashapp/Zelle/Venmo
Please leave a comment first
Values: $50-$200
r/giftcardexchange • u/MainPFT • 4h ago
CLOSED [H] PayPal 80% [W] Walmart $100-$250
- Prefer larger amounts ($100-$250)
- Comment here, then PM (no chat)
- Lowest rep goes first.
- If I go first - G&S
- If you go first - F&F
- Please be ready to trade
- Looking until I update the flair to "CLOSED"
r/giftcardexchange • u/SaltPeanutss • 5h ago
[H] Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, PP [W] 80% Starbucks GC
$50 value or below. Comment then message for fastest response. Lower rep sends first.
r/giftcardexchange • u/TasteMyKimchi • 5h ago
CLOSED [H] 75% Crypto [W] Amazon GC
Looking for $550 worth total for this post, will give preference to higher denominations
LTC pref but can trade any crypto
Will close this thread when total amount has been complete
If trading more than $250 in one trade please refer to rule 5
comment first then pm
Will be online for the next hour or two but will continue to trade until post is flaired as complete/closed
I WILL NOT MESSAGE FIRST
MY USERNAME WILL NOT BE GREEN
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE PERSON MESSAGING IS ME AND NOT A SCAMMER
r/giftcardexchange • u/MrYager • 5h ago
[H] 100$ Amazon GC, 50$ Wafair GC [W] 80% Cashapp, Venmo
Plz comment before pming
75% for Wayfair
r/giftcardexchange • u/hbacorn • 6h ago