Valve to Phase Out Retail Steam Gift Cards Over Fraud Concerns
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Valve has confirmed it will stop restocking physical Steam Gift Cards at retailers due to ongoing gift-card scams; existing stock will be honored, but no new physical cards will be produced, while digital Steam Gift Cards remain available to reduce fraud risk. Valve expects current physical stock to last through 2026 before being discontinued, reflecting a broader shift to safer digital options and ongoing anti-scam measures.
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