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CTM360 Exposes Fake Gift Card Scams Exploiting Trusted Brands

BleepingComputer · · International · Privacy Law

Scammers are impersonating major brands and celebrities to lure consumers into fake gift card giveaways that collect personal information and trigger unwanted subscriptions. CTM360 reveals how these campaigns use deceptive verification steps and affiliate networks to generate revenue without delivering the promised rewards. [...]

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