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A UK loan group scam victim sent a gift card as payment but never received the promised loan. The scammer, identified as a group owner, prevented the victim from warning others by potentially deleting posts or banning them. The victim has screenshots proving the fraudulent interaction.

A user sent gift cards to a friend outside the US due to banking difficulties, but the friend sold them for cash. The user is now concerned the friend may be involved in a scam and is unsure if their account could be compromised.

A user reported falling for a Steam scam where a person claimed to have accidentally reported their account for fraud, tricking them into logging out and sending a confirmation code. The scammer then attempted to solicit a $50 gift card purchase to 'prove' the account's innocence, but the user refused and contacted Steam support.

Mark's friend sent him money to purchase Razer Gold gift cards, claiming they were for a family member. Mark spent $1200 on gift cards, but now suspects his friend is scamming him. The friend provided a photo to verify the transaction, raising further suspicion.

Craig Sheltra purchased an iPad via Walmart's app from a third-party seller for his son but faced a weeks-long refund issue after returning it. Despite spending $1,500 on a replacement device, Walmart eventually resolved the refund and provided a gift card for inconvenience.

A user on HodlHodl is concerned about selling Bitcoin for gift cards, fearing buyers might provide used gift cards with no remaining balance. They ask if verifying the gift card balance is required and whether this occurs before releasing Bitcoin funds.

A user on HodlHodl raises concerns about selling Bitcoin for gift cards, specifically fearing fraud from receiving used gift cards with no balance. They question whether the gift card balance should be verified before releasing Bitcoin funds.