Ask A Tech’s Nathan Vincent urges consumers to verify everything and trust no-one.
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        If someone asks you to pay with an iTunes, Steam, Google Play or any gift card — it’s a scam.
    
                  
                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                
                                    
                                        
                                           
                                            
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        These cards are meant for digital purchases, not bills, fines, or tech support.
    
                  
                                                                
                  
                  
                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                            
                              
        No government agency, bank, or real business accepts them as payment.
    
                  
                                                                                                                                                                                    
                              
        Scammers ask for the codes, then disappear with your money.
    
                  
                                                                                                                                                                                    
                              
        Once used, gift card funds are gone for good and nearly impossible to recover.
    
                  
                                                                                                                                                                                    
                              
        Always stop and think: if it sounds strange, it probably is. Real companies don’t work this way.
    
                  
                                                                                                                                                                                    
                              
        Trust no-one. Verify everything.