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Can i report a false apple gift card stolen report?

I know someone who is trying to report a few gift cards they gifted to me as stolen which isnt true. Is it possible to nullify this without making it into a issue?

Posted on Jan 23, 2022 7:12 PM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2022 9:26 AM

-Ghøst- Said:

"Can i report a false apple gift card stolen report?: i cant afford to take up in court. Plus the money thats being reported was a gift. I spent it on a game and after i quit the game i gave the acc to a friend."

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Troubleshooting Gift Card Errors:

What to do:

A card is only redeemable in the country in which it was purchased. So, where did you get this card from?


Where was this Purchased?

A. Online?:

If this was purchased online (i.e. eBay) then contact the site, seeing if the seller can be held accountable and if you can get your money back.


B. In-Person?:

If this as purchased in person, then there may be nothing you can do but contact them, asking for your money back.


Or...


C. A Retailer?:

If purchased at a retailer, take it back, asking what your options are for return. Gift Card return policies vary by rules of law. So, talk to the Manager, asking if you can get a new card.


III. Avoiding Scams:

In all I , recommend getting it at a local retailer - that way you can easily avoid scams. Getting it online might result in scams (and plenty are reported). So, go to a retailer, and then add it to your Apple Account right then-and-there after the transaction goes through at the cash register. It'd be more safe, from what I read on these forums.

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Jan 24, 2022 9:26 AM in response to -Ghøst-

-Ghøst- Said:

"Can i report a false apple gift card stolen report?: i cant afford to take up in court. Plus the money thats being reported was a gift. I spent it on a game and after i quit the game i gave the acc to a friend."

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Troubleshooting Gift Card Errors:

What to do:

A card is only redeemable in the country in which it was purchased. So, where did you get this card from?


Where was this Purchased?

A. Online?:

If this was purchased online (i.e. eBay) then contact the site, seeing if the seller can be held accountable and if you can get your money back.


B. In-Person?:

If this as purchased in person, then there may be nothing you can do but contact them, asking for your money back.


Or...


C. A Retailer?:

If purchased at a retailer, take it back, asking what your options are for return. Gift Card return policies vary by rules of law. So, talk to the Manager, asking if you can get a new card.


III. Avoiding Scams:

In all I , recommend getting it at a local retailer - that way you can easily avoid scams. Getting it online might result in scams (and plenty are reported). So, go to a retailer, and then add it to your Apple Account right then-and-there after the transaction goes through at the cash register. It'd be more safe, from what I read on these forums.

Go Here:


Jan 23, 2022 7:21 PM in response to -Ghøst-

-Ghøst- Said:

"Can i report a false apple gift card stolen report?: I know someone who is trying to report a few gift cards they gifted to me as stolen which isnt true. Is it possible to nullify this without making it into a issue?"

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Blow it Off, or Take Further Action:

Take it up with local authorities, if it becomes necessary. If you are interacting with a Web site sale (i.e. eBay), then contact the Web site, asking for assistance with handling this.

Can i report a false apple gift card stolen report?

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