S/N number on outside of one Apple gift card from Target doesn't match inside one

I bought two $50 apple Gift cards from local Target store. One code works works. The other doesn't work. I found that the reason is that outside S/N number of the gift card doesn't match inside one.

There is one reddit post about this also https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/zry9fc/psa_careful_with_fake_gift_cards_at_target_rant/


Please instruct who can resolve this issue.

Posted on Jul 30, 2023 9:24 PM

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Posted on Jul 31, 2023 1:21 AM

You must contact Target Store and file your complaint with them and request a refund. If necessary, report to the police if you think you have been scammed.

Your case has nothing to do with Apple.


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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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)



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Jul 31, 2023 1:21 AM in response to yunlee10

You must contact Target Store and file your complaint with them and request a refund. If necessary, report to the police if you think you have been scammed.

Your case has nothing to do with Apple.


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 


-----

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)



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