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Why you should never pay for an online item with crypto or gift cards

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The Scammer's Favorite Currency: Why Paying with Crypto & Gift Cards Online is Financial Suicide Quick Answer (TL;DR) Zero Recourse: Unlike credit cards, crypto and gift card payments are irreversible . Once sent, your money is gone forever with no way to file a chargeback for fraud. Designed for A…

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