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Scam gift cards

Has anyone else had a problem with Apple gift cards? I just recently purchased a gift card and it appeared to be factory sealed but when I opened the gift card on the inside serial number did not match the serial number on the outside packaging. Upon further inspection, it appears that a couple numbers are scratched off the end of the serial number on the outside packaging. The card was bought from CVS. Went back up to CVS and discovered 20 more cards done the same way, they were all $50 denomination or higher. Has anyone else seen this or made Apple aware?

Posted on Jul 16, 2023 3:05 PM

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Posted on Jul 16, 2023 3:13 PM

Complaint to CVS and ask your money back, you have proof of purchase?


If you have a valid payment method on file, instead of buying or order an App Store & iTunes gift card, you can Add money to your Apple Account balance anytime, no gift card needed, see -> Apple Gift Card - Apple (UK)


See this Apple article:  If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


Beware of -> About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support 



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Jul 16, 2023 3:13 PM in response to Tiny5521

Complaint to CVS and ask your money back, you have proof of purchase?


If you have a valid payment method on file, instead of buying or order an App Store & iTunes gift card, you can Add money to your Apple Account balance anytime, no gift card needed, see -> Apple Gift Card - Apple (UK)


See this Apple article:  If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


Beware of -> About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support 



Oct 4, 2023 3:12 PM in response to pumasrok66

Even if you have a proof of purchase, they will not refund your money.

You can report it to the police.


. . . This goes for all gift cards at all stores.

Depending on what you mean by Stores.

Where to buy a physical Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card: at an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Reseller in your region.


If you have a valid payment method on file, instead of buying or order an App Store & iTunes gift card, you can Add money to your Apple Account balance anytime, no gift card needed, see -> Apple Gift Card - Apple (UK) 


See ->  If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


See also -> About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support

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Tips to avoid becoming the victim of a scam

  • If you are NOT purchasing an item from Apple — such as from the Apple Store, iTunes Store, App Store, Apple Books, or for an Apple Music subscription or iCloud storage — do NOT make a payment with an Apple Gift Card, App Store & iTunes Gift Card, or Apple Store Gift Card. There's no other instance in which you'll be asked to make a payment with either of these gift cards.
  • Do not provide the numbers on the back of the gift card to anyone that you don't know.
  • Immediately report potential scams to your local police department as well as the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov).


Contact Apple

If you have additional questions, or if you've been a victim of a scam involving Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or Apple Store Gift Cards, you can call Apple at 800-275-2273 (U.S.) and say "gift cards" when prompted, or contact Apple Support online.




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