CTM360 Exposes Fake Gift Card Scams Exploiting Trusted Brands
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Summary
- CTM360 reports that scammers are impersonating major brands and celebrities to trick consumers into fake gift card giveaways that collect personal information and create unwanted subscriptions.
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Part of Multiple data breaches affecting organisations
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Last change 22h ago · Next recheck 8 Nov 2026, 16:35 UK time
- Story7 Nov 2026, 16:35 UK time · 22h ago
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CTM360 Exposes Fake Gift Card Scams Exploiting Trusted Brands
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CTM360 Exposes Fake Gift Card Scams Exploiting Trusted Brands
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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.