Valve is phasing out physical Steam gift cards due to scammers

Valve is phasing out physical Steam gift cards due to ongoing issues with scammers targeting customers. The company will no longer restock gift cards once current supplies run out, citing the continued impact of scams on Steam users and others. Scammers typically convince victims to purchase gift cards and share the codes, a tactic outlined by the Federal Trade Commission. Valve has attempted to combat these scams by working with law enforcement and limiting gift card availability, but will now discontinue physical sales altogether.

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