Avoid these viral gift card scams — Online accounts that are impossible to delete
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November 28, 2021

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Don't buy this! Gift card scams are tough to spot - These are the things to avoid

3 things you need to know today

1. Don't buy this! Gift card scams are tough to spot - These are the things to avoid

Gift cards are a great option for faraway recipients or those that are hard to shop for. But before you pull out your wallet, beware. Scammers are smart, and they have all kinds of tricks to fool you into paying for something you'll never get.

Tap or click for red flags to watch for. →

2. Best ways to hide what you buy on Amazon so you don't spoil the surprise

As an Amazon customer, you already know there are simple ways to check on your orders. But so do the people you're living with or buying gifts for. That's why it's a good idea to take these steps to keep those purchases a secret.

Tap or click to keep your Amazon purchases private. →

3. 9 online accounts you can’t delete

When you delete an account, you expect that all your information will go with it. This is not always the case, however. A company or service can keep your information under the pretense of security, accounting, Terms of Use and more. We have a list of nine online accounts seemingly impossible to get rid of with some potential solutions.

Tap or click here for a list of troublesome accounts. →

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