A pop-up says I won a gift card. Is it true?
You will learn why prize pop-ups are scams, and what to do.
A bright pop-up says you won a gift card. It feels exciting.
You cannot win a prize you never entered. That is the test.
These pop-ups want your details or money. They are a trick.
Try this
- Do not tap any button inside the pop-up.
- Do not enter your name, email, or card details.
- Close the pop-up by closing the browser tab.
- If it will not close, turn the device off and on.
- Tell someone you trust what you saw.
A message you can copy
A pop-up on my screen says I won a gift card. Here is what it says: [paste or describe it]. Is this a scam, and what should I do?
Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.
Buddy says
Real prizes do not surprise you in a pop-up. Just close it.