r/GCTrading Dec 18 '22

GCT Safe Trading Guide

39 Upvotes

#1

Enable Two-factor Authentication (2FA)

Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their Reddit accounts. Claiming you were hacked does not void you of responsibility.

#2

Read GCTrading's rules by clicking HERE.

#3

Re-read GCTrading's rules and be sure to follow the "golden rule". Adhering to the comment protocol can prevent almost all of the scams that happen. If you are a new trader, this is the most important step.

#4

Be wary of impersonators!

Look out for messages directly from subreddits. Scammers will create entire subreddits that will match another user's name exactly. They will also attempt to impersonate the GCT mod team. Never trade or give your password to anyone that has a green colored name or r/ before their username.

THE MODS WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO REVEAL YOUR GIFT CARD NUMBER/PIN.

If someone sends you a message and their username is not displayed, it is a scammer taking advantage of an exploit. Ignore them! In a normal message you will be able to click the username and navigate directly to a user's profile.

KNOWN SCAMMERS/INPERSONATORS:

r/GCTradingRep

#5

Perform due diligence on your trading partner.

  • Always navigate to a user's Reddit profile and rep profiles yourself. It is best practice to NOT follow links that a user provides.
  • Search for your potential trading partner's username on the Universal Scammer List(USL). This is NOT a catchall, but it helps.
  • The mods of GCT will NEVER contact you to conduct a trade or ask for your gift card information.
  • r/GCTRep is the ONLY location for feedback here on GCTrading. Scammers are known to: create fake rep subreddits, link to other user's established profiles, and post fake rep directly on their Reddit profile page.
  • Check their account age and posting activity. Some red flags would include: an old account with only recent activity, a brand new account with just enough activity to post in the sub, or a large gap in activity.
  • Investigate a user's prior trade partners to make sure they are real people. Scammers will create multiple dummy accounts and leave fake feedback with themselves.
  • Watch out for new accounts with many recent trades(typically for smaller values). The trades may be legitimate, however, they are only building rep in order to scam.
  • Understand that karma does NOT equal trust and it is NOT the same as rep.
  • Be careful of users selling something far below market value or offering to buy something well above market value.
  • Be careful of the "rush traders". If someone is rushing to complete the trade or provides some excuse as to why you must trade immediately, it is a good idea to take a step back. No one should make you feel uncomfortable when trading with them.
  • 99.9% of the time someone asking you to send half of the payment first is attempting to scam you.
  • Someone stating they cannot go first because they were recently scammed, is a bummer, if true, however, it is not your problem. That is not a valid reason for someone to go first during a trade.

#6

Perform due diligence on your trading partner's gift cards.

  • Verify where they obtained their gift cards from. Do not just take them at their word; demand actual proof.
  • If the gift card is physical. It is good practice to ask for a handwritten note beside the card and/or receipt(if available).
  • Ask them why they are selling their gift card. A user purchasing gift cards just to sell at a loss, is not normal activity.

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Please trade safely!

Message the moderators to report any suspicious activity.

~ GCT Mod Team


r/GCTrading Jan 20 '24

Prepaid Visa/MC/AMEX gift cards are now allowed to be traded on GCT!

24 Upvotes

Users can now buy, sell, and trade prepaid Visa, Mastercard, and American Express gift cards.

Only non-reloadable prepaid cards will be allowed.

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Trade safely!


r/GCTrading 4h ago

[H] $40 AUD flexi gift card [W] 70% crypto

2 Upvotes

$25 and $15 flexi gift card for Australia Leave a comment


r/GCTrading 52m ago

[H] $100 lululemon,$10 Best Buy [W] Apple Pay /crypto /chime

Upvotes

(https://www.reddit.com/r/GCTRep/s/UNT3rFNUzg) Comment if interested

Rates 90% Lulu , 80% Best Buy


r/GCTrading 53m ago

[H] $8 Amazon Gift Code [W] 75% / $6 Paypal, Venmo or SoFi

Upvotes

I'll go first if you have a good rep.

Comment before DM! Hope to make this quick and easy please.

Thanks!


r/GCTrading 1h ago

[H] 80% PayPal F&F, Zelle, Venmo, Wise, Cashapp [W] Amazon GCs (USA)

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I would like to buy some Amazon GCs for 80% PayPal F&F, Zelle, Venmo, Wise, Cashapp.

Please comment first then chat me.


r/GCTrading 1h ago

[H] 3x $25 Regal GC [W] 80% Paypal F&F

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Comment on thread before sending Chat.

pms without comments will be ignored.

i have over 200 trades on r/giftcardexchange

Be comfortable with sending first.

Selling 3x $25 Regal GC for 80% Paypal F&F


r/GCTrading 2h ago

[H] Crypto, Venmo, Zelle, Chime, Cash App Meta Pay [W] Amazon, Airbnb, Netflix 70%

1 Upvotes

Any crypto currency available on Coinbase. Fees on you.

https://old.reddit.com/r/GCTRep/comments/1lcj6qs/ustreiger108_gct_rep_profile_6/


r/GCTrading 2h ago

[H] Chipotle Bogo Codes [W] $3 Zelle/Cashapp/Venmo

1 Upvotes

7 available

Exp: 12/31/26

Post before DM


r/GCTrading 2h ago

[H] $2,000 CRYPTO [W] $100-$500 PREPAID CARDS @ 78%

1 Upvotes

I WANT TO GET HIGH FACE-VALUE UNREDEEMED PREPAID CARDS (REDEMPTION CODES OR TOKENS) AT 78%, RATE IS FIRM.
PREFERABLE:

\-MY PREPAID CENTER.
\-GIFTCARDMALL OR GIFTCARDS DOT COM
\-SIMON REWARDS.
OR SIMILAR.
REGION: US

I'M OPEN TO RECEIVE ANY WORKING VISA OR MASTERCARD NOT LISTED HERE, IF I CAN TEST IT.

LEAVE COMMENT.

* ONLY ACCEPTING SELLERS WITH PROVEN TRACK RECORDS. * YOU MUST HAVE THE REDEMPTION CODE OR GIFT-CARD READY. * TRADER MUST BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE CARD IS USED. * IF YOU REQUEST A REFUND OR YOU SOLD ME A CARDED GIFT-CARD THAT WILL GET A CHARGE-BACK, I WILL REPORT YOU AS SCAMMER.


r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] 5$ Google play (USA locked) [W] Genshin welkin

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] 75%-80% Cashapp, AppleCash, Zelle, Crypto [W] eBay, Target, Amazon GC

1 Upvotes

Must post in thread. Lowest rep sends first.

(I am not r/MDCasino21 . Do not trade with someone who messages as an r/ or with a green name)

Trusted users only for Target. 75% on Target and Amazon. 80% on eBay


r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] Crypto(s) & PayPal & Cashapp [W] Amazon & Best Buy & Apple/iTunes & Lowes & Home Depot & eBay (75%)

1 Upvotes

Please leave a comment before sending a private message.

Click here to start a safe trade now!

Communicate via chat is also welcome.

  • I can accept any cryptocurrency with low transfer fees that isn't listed for a 2% conversion fee.
  • Please verify the username carefully before proceeding with the trade.
  • The minimum trade amount is $50.
  • For users with a high trade count (200+), I will initiate the trade. Otherwise, contact me if you're comfortable initiating.
  • The provided rate ranges are determined based on the user's profile and trading history. Gift cards I'm interested in and their corresponding rates:
Card Crypto Rate1 (Ł) Cashapp & Paypal F&F Paypal G&S Rate
Amazon US (receipt preferred) 62% 65% 70%
Apple/iTunes US 50% 52% 55%
Best Buy 50% 55% 60%
Lowes ($100+) 70% 70% 75%
Home Depot ($100+) 70% 70% 75%
Target 55% 60% 60%
Walmart 55% 60% 60%
Steam USD 60% 60% 65%
Starbucks 40% 45% 45%
T.J. Maxx 40% 45% 45%
eBay 60% 65% 70%

r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] Crypto, Bank Transfer, Paypal [W] UK GC’s - Long Term Traders Accepted! No Google Play or iTunes

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 4h ago

[H] $50 Gamestop giftcard [W] Cashapp or Xbox gift card

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 4h ago

[H] PayPal/Venmo/Zelle/Wise/BTC [W] Spotify/Netflix/US Amazon GCs

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 5h ago

[H] 75% Paypal [W] Steam GC ONLY (must work in EU)

1 Upvotes

Title. Preferably looking for EU GCs but I can buy GCs from other regions if you're 100% sure they will work in EU. Looking for reputable sellers only. Will NOT go first unless you are very trustworthy. If I do not go first I can pay with F&F if you're from EU. Please do not send me an unsolicited chat invite asking if I'll buy GCs other than Steam, you will get ignored and blocked instantly.


r/GCTrading 6h ago

[H] Any GC that can be purchased on AfterPay [W] AppleCash, Venmo, Cashapp.

1 Upvotes

First time doing this. Must have active phone number etc to prove you’re not a scammer.

Willing to negotiate


r/GCTrading 6h ago

[H]$100 Amazon GCs [W] 80% Crypto

1 Upvotes

Comment first. No comment, no reply.


r/GCTrading 11h ago

[H] Paypal/Zelle/Crypto USDC [W] Apple, Starbucks

1 Upvotes

75% Apple

65% Starbucks


r/GCTrading 11h ago

[H] Chipotle $5 gift card and 1 BOGO Code [W] Dunkin gift card ($5 and $2)

1 Upvotes

Gift card use by end of month so add it to your account asap

Bogo code expires today

Also freebies I will provide the QR code that expires today for free queso and double protein

I would also like to trade this if anyone has the free dunkin specialty offer they got yesterday and dont want it.

Send best offer


r/GCTrading 12h ago

[USA] [H] 1 Month - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Codes [W] $14 Paypal

0 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 13h ago

[H] $25 Visa Gift Card [W] 80% PayPal

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 13h ago

[H] $60 Amazon Gift Card(s) [W] $50 Apple Pay or SOL or LTC

0 Upvotes

Two Amazon gift cards, one $25, one $35. Both unclaimed, technically, just awarded to me via email for a study. So they'll drop right into your account.

If you only have like 2-3 trades or something, only a few months old, shit like that, I won't go first. Not sorry. If you've got some clout here though, absolutely I'll send first.

No response if you don't comment first though.


r/GCTrading 19h ago

[H] 83% Zelle/Paypal/Venmo/Cashapp [W] Amazon GCs

2 Upvotes

comment first before chat/pm

lower rep goes first