{"id":17794,"date":"2023-03-22T16:56:51","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T23:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/?p=17794"},"modified":"2023-03-22T16:57:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T23:57:05","slug":"why-do-scammers-what-google-play-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/why-do-scammers-what-google-play-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Scammers Use Google Play Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gift card<\/a> scams are nothing new, but Google Play gift card scams provide thieves with a different avenue to go after your money. While criminals have often used prepaid debit cards or iTunes gift cards, some of the latest revolve around cryptocurrency<\/a> such as Bitcoin<\/a>, and even more so, Google Play<\/a> cards, as both provide anonymity and the ability for scammers to launder funds without the risk of being caught. Google Play card scams, in particular, are on the rise and may already be targeting you or your loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may have already learned about avoiding scams involving iTunes gift cards. These cards, which are only intended to be used for Apple Store purchases became a favorite tool for scammers who demanded untraceable payment in this card currency. Now with more criminals aware of the opportunity, the go-to method is becoming Google Play gift card scams<\/a>. Here are some of the ways scammers target your finances by demanding payment through Google Play gift cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Can A Scammer Do With Google Play Cards? <\/h2>\n\n\n

Gift cards are a big part of online scams because scammers<\/a> can easily use these cards to launder their money. Scammers use Google Play cards and other types of gift cards to hide large money transfers<\/a> from the authorities. and the worst part is that if you sent them the money, you have helped them with money laundering, which means you may have committed a federal crime<\/a>. In addition to Google Play cards, scammers will also ask for steam cards<\/a>, cryptocurrency, and other means of transferring money. The best way to guard against romance scams is to upload a photo of the person you’re talking<\/a> to into the search bar below to find out if they are really who they say they are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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