if my apple gift cards were scratch with missing numbers can i get my money back

I bought two gift cards of 100 and both were scratch with missing number will I be able to get my money back.

Posted on Jun 9, 2024 4:14 AM

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Posted on Jun 9, 2024 4:25 AM

Probably not. If you bought them off the rack at a retail outlet they were likely stolen, compromised, and then returned to the rack, then activated by the thief after you paid for them. It is a massive scam that has been going on all over the world for months now. You can contact Apple at the following link...


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


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Jun 9, 2024 4:25 AM in response to Stevenscotamc25

Probably not. If you bought them off the rack at a retail outlet they were likely stolen, compromised, and then returned to the rack, then activated by the thief after you paid for them. It is a massive scam that has been going on all over the world for months now. You can contact Apple at the following link...


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


Jun 9, 2024 10:09 AM in response to Stevenscotamc25

Gift cards from any merchant (restaurants, gas stations, etc.) are non-returnable and non-refundable in almost all states because it can be used for money laundering. If the card is defective and you can provide the necessary information, Apple will effectively reissue the cards so they can be used for their original intended purpose of purchasing Apple products and/or services.

Jun 9, 2024 11:23 AM in response to Stevenscotamc25

Face it. You were scammed out of $200 and Apple is not responsible for making you whole. Apple did not sell you the gift card. You bought it from a third party retailer. Demand that retailer refund your money for not securely storing the gift card from thieves.


And this is true for any gift card from any company available in a retail store, not just Apple.

Jun 9, 2024 1:00 PM in response to Stevenscotamc25

Stevenscotamc25 wrote:

It's not right I tried to get money back and they said no refund.i do want my money back.its not right

Posting the same message multiple times is not going to get a different response. If your complaint is with the retailer not giving you your money back, you will have to continue to deal with them. That is not something Apple can force the retailer to do and Apple is not going to give you any money back. Apple will help you with the Gift Card if part of the code is scratched off. That is all you can do.

Jun 9, 2024 10:11 AM in response to Stevenscotamc25

Stevenscotamc25 wrote:

Its not right that's my opinion.why can't I get my money in return into my debit card.still not right.

You cannot get a refund on any Gift Card and they are not redeemable for cash. What can be done is to solve the problem of the numbers scratched off so it is usable like was intended when purchased. Why are you opposed to making that happen?

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