Valve has announced that it will no longer sell physical Steam gift cards in stores, effective immediately. According to a support page referenced by Windows Central, the company will not restock gift cards once current supplies are depleted. Valve cited ongoing issues with scammers who target Steam customers and others. The company has taken measures to combat these scams, including collaborating with law enforcement, adding warnings to gift cards, and reducing their availability in retail locations. For more information on gift card scams, Valve has linked to a Federal Trade Commission article.
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Valve Discontinues Physical Steam Gift Cards Due to Scamming Issues
Valve has decided to phase out physical Steam gift cards, stating that it will not restock them once they run out. The decision is attributed to ongoing scams affecting customers. The company has implemented various measures to address these issues.
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