Even if high gas prices are draining your budget, don’t fall for this scam. Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker has received reports that scammers are tempting drivers with phony gas station gift cards in an attempt to steal credit card details and other personal information.
“As inflation and interest rates continue to rise, many of us are on high alert for ways to save money.” Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Central East Texas said. “It’s important to be knowledgeable about scammer tactics and not to act impulsively, particularly when a deal sounds too good to be true.” How the scam works: You see a post on social media, get an email, or take a survey that says you won a $500 gas station gift card.
Currently, the scam claims to be from Shell, but watch out for scammers using different gas station brands too.
