Beware of gift card scams. Never share your gift code.
Gift cards are for gifts, not for demands of payment, emergency or otherwise. No legitimate business or government agency will ever ask you to pay a bill, fee, fine, tax, bail, traffic ticket, or toll with a gift card. If someone asks you to do this, pause and think twice, it is almost certainly a scam.
Never share a gift card number or PIN by phone, text, email, or photo to “fix a problem,” “verify” an account, or move money. Gift cards are not a way to transfer cash. If a caller pressures you, creates urgency, or tells you to lie to a store clerk about why you are buying gift cards, stop the transaction.
If you receive an urgent request from a friend, family member, co-worker, or “manager” asking you to buy a gift card, reach out to that person directly using a number you already trust to confirm they actually need your help before buying anything.
Before you buy, check that the packaging has not been tampered with and that the PIN on the back is still hidden by its scratch-off seal. Keep your receipt or gift ID number so you can file a report if a card is lost or you suspect fraud.
Cards are valid only at participating Jamaican merchants. Except where required by law, they are not redeemable for cash and may not be resold, refunded, or exchanged. Issued by HandyPay. HandyGifts is not responsible for lost, stolen, or unauthorised use. Terms apply; see the gift card terms above. © 2026 HandyGifts. All rights reserved.
If you suspect a gift card scam or fraud, report it to:
