01/26/2026
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🚨 Scam Alert: Be Wary of Fake Gas Gift Card Offers 🚨
Across the country, scammers are targeting drivers with fake gas gift card offers that promise hundreds of dollars in free fuel. These scams appear through social media ads, text messages, email links, or even door-to-door sales.
Victims are told they can receive a high-value “gas card” simply by paying a small fee, completing a survey, or handing over personal information. The cards never arrive or contain no usable funds.
The Better Business Bureau, cybersecurity experts, and multiple police departments have issued warnings about a sharp rise in these schemes.
One driver in Wisconsin recently lost nearly twenty-five thousand dollars after trusting what looked like a legitimate gas rewards program.
Other reports show scammers using official-looking branding to trick victims into sharing bank details, credit card numbers, and login credentials.
How to protect yourself:
✅ Be skeptical of any gas card that requires upfront payment or “activation fees”.
âś… Avoid links in texts or ads offering unusually high reward amounts.
âś… Verify promotions directly with the gas station chain or financial institution.
âś… Never give personal or financial information to claim a gift card.
At AAG, we want drivers to stay informed and protected, whether you are buying a car, selling one, or simply navigating today’s online offers. If you ever need clarity on a vehicle’s true condition, our Pre Purchase Inspection Service gives you the facts you can trust.
Learn more: https://www.autoappraisal.com/prepurchase-inspections/
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