Someone claimed to be from a trusted company and pushed hard for gift card payments. I hung up and did not buy cards. Still rattled — what general steps help afterward?
Gift card pressure from an unexpected call — what next?
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Write down the time and story they used. Tell household members. Official companies do not demand gift cards.
If cards were already bought, contact the issuer through the number on their official site. Keep cards and receipts offline.
My parent got a similar call. Role-playing a hang-up phrase reduced panic next time.