https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-americans-lost-148-million-to-gift-card-scams-this-year/

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Americans reported losing $148 million to gift card scams during the first nine months of 2021, following a significant increase compared to last year.

Almost 40,000 consumers reported falling victim to scams where gift cards were the chosen form of payment throughout the year.