Watch out for scams asking for favors
Beware of anyone asking you to buy gift cards. A scammer, usually posing as a person of authority or familiarity, will send an email or text requesting a favor: purchase gift cards, scratch off the codes, and send pictures of the fronts and backs of the cards. But once you send the photos, the fraudster can immediately drain the money from the cards. To report these scams, email Information Security or email Phishing Response.