Fraudulent gift card scams exploit trusted brands at scale
CTM360 has documented more than 1,000 incidents in a recurring campaign that uses fake reward portals, celebrity lures, and deceptive verification steps to draw people into paid subscriptions. The campaigns impersonate well-known brands and consumer platforms, while no actual gift cards are delivered. How the fake reward portals work The scam starts with an ad that shows a celebrity endorsement and promises a free gift card from a familiar brand.…