Break the script
End the call or pause the chat. Contact the person using a number or account you already know.
Do not negotiate with the story
The payment method is decisive: honest organizations do not require gift card numbers as settlement.
Tell someone
A second person can spot pressure that is difficult to see while the message feels urgent.
Official and primary sources
Issuer policies can change. Open the source before making a decision that depends on current redemption or support terms.