Amazon Gift Card Balance Check Easy Guide (2026)
Scams involving gift cards are getting more common. The scammers frequently ask victims to purchase gift cards and to share the code to make claims to pay.
Someone demands payment using gift cards.
Unexpected calls or emails inquiring gift card code.
The caller states that they are coming from a government department, bank or technical support service and demands a credit card payments.
It is your obligation to take action now.
Do not share gift card redemption code with strangers.
Buy gift cards at reputable retailers.
Examine suspicious requests on your own.
Retain receipts up to the time that the gift card is used.
Don't contact the suspected fraudster.
Contact Amazon Customer Support.
Inform your local consumer protection agency.
Keep in mind that legitimate companies and government departments do not accept payment with gift cards.