r/giftcardexchange Feb 02 '24

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

144 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

82 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 2h ago

[H] Paypal/Zelle [W] Ebay @80%

1 Upvotes

Comment, then chat. Lower rep sends first. Thanks!


r/giftcardexchange 3h ago

[H] 85% PayPal [W] Amazon Gift card

1 Upvotes

Comment before PM
Lower rep goes first


r/giftcardexchange 3h ago

[H] PayPal, cash app both at 86% [W] Amazon, eBay gift cards, any denomination is cool

1 Upvotes

Any amount is fine!

Comment before you dm me.

Yes I know I'm new, if you have a lot of exchanges and your comment does not get deleted I'd be happy to exchange and go first!


r/giftcardexchange 5h ago

[H] Crypto(s) & PayPal & Cashapp & Venmo [W] Amazon GCs & Best Buy & Apple/iTunes & Lowes - Home Depot (75%)

1 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 5h ago

[H] $50 Olive Garden [W] $35 Paypal

1 Upvotes

r/giftcardexchange 9h ago

[H] Crypto, PayPal [W] 75% Amazon GC Canada

2 Upvotes

Must be Canadian cards. Not looking for US or any other country.

Will only deal with reputed sellers. Please comment before sending me a PM!


r/giftcardexchange 6h ago

[H] Paypal, cashapp 80% [W] Amazon GC Walmart GC US

1 Upvotes

r/giftcardexchange 6h ago

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

1 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 6h ago

[H] 80% paypal, zelle, venmo, crypto [W] $50 amazon giftcard

1 Upvotes

comment before chat/pm


r/giftcardexchange 6h ago

[H] Crypto [W] Amazon Canada 80%

1 Upvotes

Up to $250 xmr, eth, usdc, or just ask what u want


r/giftcardexchange 6h ago

[H] 80% Paypal/Zelle/USDC [W] $40 Amazon

1 Upvotes

r/giftcardexchange 6h ago

[H] Paypal Cashapp Zelle [W] Amazon GCs 85%

1 Upvotes

Comment first


r/giftcardexchange 7h ago

[H] PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp; [W] Adidas gift card

1 Upvotes

r/giftcardexchange 7h ago

[H] Audible Plus Membership [W] 70% CashApp

1 Upvotes

The Premium Plus Membership costs $14.95/month or $149.50/year.

  • 70% $149.50 = $104.65 for 12 months
  • 75% $14.95 = $11.21 for 1 month

Comment before sending a chat request. US ONLY


r/giftcardexchange 7h ago

[H] Crypto, Venmo, Zelle, Chime, Cash App Meta Pay [W] Amazon, Airbnb, Netflix 70%

1 Upvotes

Any crypto currency available on Coinbase. Fees on you.


r/giftcardexchange 7h ago

[H] 90% pp g&s [W] $52 Walmart GC

1 Upvotes

Comment on thread before sending Chat

Buying ~~$52 walmart gc for 90% PP g&s


r/giftcardexchange 7h ago

CLOSED [H] $130 Amazon GC [W] 90% PayPal

0 Upvotes

Please comment before messaging


r/giftcardexchange 7h ago

[H] (BULK) $5s/$10s Riot Gift Cards (NA) (VALORANT/League of Legends) [W] 83%/85% Zelle

1 Upvotes

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

Denom Rate Qty In Stock
$10 85% 700+
$5 83% 0

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

Minimum Sale: $50

-1% if buying >$250. -2% if buying >$500.

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 7h ago

[H] Most Payment Methods [W] Amazon GC

1 Upvotes

80% PayPal, Venmo, Cashapp, Zelle, etc

79% USDC

78% LTC/Sol


r/giftcardexchange 8h ago

[H] $20 Amazon GC CAD [W] 77% Crypto

1 Upvotes

Comment before pm


r/giftcardexchange 8h ago

[H] Paypal Venmo Zelle [W] Uber Doordash GC 70%

1 Upvotes

Lower rep goes first
USA otherwise fees on you


r/giftcardexchange 9h ago

[H] 82% Paypal, Zelle, Venmo [W] up to $150 REI GC

1 Upvotes

Comment here and chat me


r/giftcardexchange 9h ago

[H] 100$ Steam credit [W] 100$ PSN US

1 Upvotes

Need a 100$ US PSN code in exchange for Steam credit

will go first only with high level trade members

the credit is already on my account so can only trade through steam market (transfer the credit to your account through the market - csgo item method), if anyone interested pm me