He knew that legitimate businesses will never ask for a gift card number or PIN over the phone to "fix" an account.

Marcus ultimately settled on a digital Netflix Gift Card so his sister could enjoy a cozy weekend of movies while the storm passed. He completed the secure checkout, and within minutes, the code was in her inbox.

If he had any leftover, unwanted cards from his own birthday, he considered using a platform like CardCash to trade them in for something more useful.

While browsing, Marcus remembered a warning from TD Canada Trust about common scams. He made sure to:

He opened his laptop and searched for the best way to . Here is the story of how he navigated the digital aisles to find the perfect present. The Search for the Perfect Gift