Pls Buy - Gift Cards

Claims from the IRS, Social Security Administration, or police that you owe money.

The caller or messenger demands immediate action and may threaten you with arrest, account suspension, or loss of service.

They may tell you what to say to cashiers to avoid raising suspicion. 🎭 Common Scenarios

They tell you exactly which brand to buy (e.g., Target, Apple, Google Play) and which store to visit.

The scammer may stay on the phone with you while you are in the store to prevent you from talking to staff or trusted friends.

Claims that your computer has a virus and requires a fee paid via gift card to "fix" it.

An imposter pretending to be a relative in urgent legal or medical trouble.

Any request to pay a debt, fine, or fee with a gift card is . Scammers favor gift cards because they are untraceable, irreversible, and as easy to spend as cash once the code is shared. Common Scam Warning Signs