Troubleshooter: Secret shopper scam could cost you thousandsAn old scam targeting people looking for easy ways to make money is making a comeback, and it could leave victims owing thousands of dollars to their banks. The scammer asked whether the Apple gift cards had been purchased. Wilson did not actually buy any gift cards but continued the conversation to see what the scammer would request next. The scammer then instructed her to send pictures of the gift cards, including the information on the back. When it comes to the check victims were told to deposit, if the bank cashes it, it eventually bounces.