About awesomecoolgiftering.com

Our Mission

Founded in 2022, awesomecoolgiftering.com is dedicated to educating consumers about gift card safety and helping prevent the billions lost annually to gift card scams.

We believe that everyone deserves access to clear, unbiased information about gift cards. Our platform serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding gift card best practices, recognizing scams, and finding legitimate retailers.

Our Team

Sarah Johnson

Founder & Consumer Protection Advocate

Sarah has over 15 years of experience in consumer protection and fraud prevention. She started awesomecoolgiftering.com after helping numerous family members and friends recover from gift card scams.

Michael Chen

Head of Security Research

Michael specializes in cybersecurity and fraud detection. He monitors emerging scam trends and develops our educational content to keep consumers informed about the latest threats.

Emily Rodriguez

Content Director

Emily ensures all our educational materials are clear, accurate, and accessible. She works closely with consumer protection agencies to provide the most up-to-date information.

David Thompson

Partnership Manager

David manages relationships with legitimate retailers and ensures our affiliate partnerships align with our mission of consumer protection and education.

Why We Exist

Gift card fraud costs consumers over $148 million annually according to the Federal Trade Commission. Many victims are seniors, students, and vulnerable populations who lose their hard-earned money to sophisticated scams.

We created awesomecoolgiftering.com to:

  • Provide free, accessible education about gift card safety
  • Help consumers identify and avoid common scams
  • Connect people with legitimate, trusted retailers
  • Advocate for stronger consumer protections

How We Sustain Our Mission

To keep our educational resources free and accessible to everyone, we participate in affiliate programs with trusted retailers. When you make a purchase through our links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This allows us to continue our consumer protection work without charging for our services.

Contact Information

Headquarters:
123 Market Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94103

Phone: (415) 555-0123
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm PST