There is no official “Nordstrom gift card giveaway” or breach alert currently requiring you to click a link. Scammers are circulating fake emails that appear to be from Nordstrom to steal your personal information or credit card details.
These usually fall into three specific categories:
1. The “You Won” or “Survey” Scam
The Hook: You receive an email claiming you have won a $500+ Nordstrom Gift Card or that you can get one by taking a short survey (often linked to the “Nordstrom Anniversary Sale”).
The Trap: The link takes you to a fake website that looks like Nordstrom. To “claim” the prize, they ask for a “small shipping fee” (stealing your credit card info) or your personal details (stealing your identity).
Red Flag: The email address is not
@nordstrom.com(e.g., it comes frompromo-rewards@gmail.comor a random string of letters).
2. The “Fraud Alert” Scam
The Hook: You get an urgent email saying there is “Suspicious Activity” on your Nordstrom card or account.
The Trap: It asks you to click a link to “verify your identity” or “unlock your account.” This link steals your login credentials.
Red Flag: Urgent language like “Action Required Immediately” or “Your account will be suspended.”
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3. The “Boss/Friend” Gift Card Request
The Hook: You get an email from a “boss” or “CEO” asking you to buy Nordstrom gift cards for a “client gift” or “employee reward.”
The Trap: They ask you to scratch off the back and email them a photo of the codes.
Red Flag: The sender’s name matches your boss, but the email address is a personal one (like
@gmail.com) instead of the company domain.
What to do right now:
Do NOT click any links. If you already clicked and entered info, change your Nordstrom password immediately.
Check the Sender: Tap the sender’s name to reveal the actual email address. If it doesn’t end in
@nordstrom.com, it is fake.Verify Independently: If the email claims there is an issue with your account, close the email and go directly to
Nordstrom.com(or the app) to check your account status there.Mark as Spam: Most email providers will block future attempts if you flag it.
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