There is a type of scam involving gift cards that people should be aware of. Apparently someone is sending out spam text messages claiming that the recipient has won a Wal-Mart gift card. When the recipient calls the number in the text message, they are told that they need to pay for shipping and are asked for a credit card number. Presumably then all kinds of charges are run on the credit card.

The moral of this story is don’t give out any sensitive information unless you are sure of whom you are talking to. Always find the number of website address yourself to be sure you are talking to the right people.