NRP warning residents about ongoing scams involving the purchasing of gift cards.
Police say victims have reported receiving emails or texts from scammers pretending to be someone they know and asking them to purchase gift cards.
The scammer then asks the victim to scratch the back of the gift cards and send them the information on the back so the funds can be used without having the card.
Police add always be wary of anyone asking for gift cards, Bitcoin or anything online.
2 Niagara men arrested by Toronto Police
Accessed rooftop to take pics for social media
Niagara Parks Tree Planting Day - Sat. Oct. 24
The free event takes place from 10AM-Noon
Gov't Wastes Too Much Money: Candidate
Gov't Pressured to Investigate Whale Deaths
Niagara Falls MPP is asking the government
Niagara Falls Receives Payment for Casinos
OLG pays for hosting 2 casinos
Niagara Falls Man Charged with Child Porn
The investigation began in August
Toronto Man Charged with Drug Trafficking
Respecting Taxpayers, Douglas Memorial Candidate's Concerns