Security & Fraud
Answers on scams, fraud, and staying safe with CoinGate Gift Cards.
10 articles
- Is CoinGate Gift Cards a scam?No - CoinGate Gift Cards is a legitimate platform operated by CoinGate, a licensed crypto payments company active since 2014. Here is how to verify it.
- Someone asked me to pay with a gift card - is it a scam?If someone asks you to pay with a gift card, it is almost certainly a scam. No legitimate company ever requests gift card payments. Here is what to do.
- How do I know if a gift card payment request is fraudulent?Any request to pay with gift cards is a fraud warning sign. Learn exactly how to spot fraudulent gift card payment requests and what to do.
- What are the most common gift card scams to watch out for?Learn the most common gift card scams - from government impersonation to tech support fraud - and how to protect yourself from each one.
- Is it safe to enter my wallet address on CoinGate Gift Cards?Yes - it is safe to enter your wallet address on CoinGate Gift Cards. Learn the difference between a wallet address and a private key, and what to never share.
- My gift card code was stolen - what should I do?If your gift card code was stolen, act immediately. Contact the gift card brand's support team and CoinGate Gift Cards with your order details as fast as possible.
- Can CoinGate Gift Cards recover a stolen gift card?CoinGate Gift Cards cannot recover or replace a stolen gift card code after delivery. Here is what we can do, and where your best chance of recovery is.
- How does CoinGate Gift Cards protect me from fraud?CoinGate Gift Cards protects you with encrypted connections, PCI-compliant payments, verified codes, fraud detection, and minimal data collection.
- What should I do if the gift card I bought on CoinGate was already used?If your CoinGate gift card code was already used when you tried to redeem it, contact support immediately. We investigate every case of pre-used codes.
- How do I troubleshoot issues when a gift card or voucher code isn’t working?