Gift card scammers always ask for your availability or personal phone number. They are usually from a Gmail address impersonating someone you know.
Do not send gift card codes via text or email; you will not be able to recover your money.
They may also begin by saying: “Hi, I have an assignment I need you to do for me immediately. Let me know if you are available. So kindly respond back via email”.
You will notice the email signature mentions the name of someone you know, to trick you into thinking this email was sent from a familiar person. However, once you communicate further you realize they just want gift cards. Always look closely at the email address or phone number you are communicating with.