Originally Posted by
jrbdmb
Can Amex really identify whether I'm buying a GC at the local store vs. groceries? Is there any way to avoid scrutiny other than avoid "obvious" purchase totals like $505.95?
Of course they can. ANY credit card issuer can easily see
exactly what you are buying at virtually any store. If they have a reason to look closely (or if you give them a reason to look closely), the details are
all there for them to see. Nothing you can do to stop that if they choose to look.
There are risks to this activity. This is one of them.