With gas prices higher than hell’s thermostat, everyone’s looking for ways to save at the pump. Scammers are capitalizing on drivers’ desperation with gas gift card giveaway scams. They disguise their tricks as money-saving miracles — only to take your money and run.
Be careful when you find giveaways too good to be true online. You can save money by being a savvy spender and using the right resources. Tap or click here for a few ways to find the cheapest gas prices near you.
Here’s a popular gas station scam that could get you. Criminals are trying to trick drivers into buying fake gas station gift cards. Fall for the con and you could lose your credit card information.
How to spot a fake gas gift card giveaway
Usually, these scams circulate on social media. Sometimes they’re so convincing that gas companies have to put out disclaimers. Here’s one scam that made the rounds on Facebook:
This is just one of many fake gas gift card giveaways that made the rounds on social media. In June, fraudulent Facebook pages impersonating oil and gas companies popped up like weeds.
Confusion is swirling around like a tornado and throwing drivers off their feet. It’s such a massive issue that researchers with AFP Fact Check reached out to Exxon. Spokeswoman…
