Can I trace an Apple gift card purchases or where the funds went

I purchased an Apple Gift Card and deposited $30 on to it. Now that $30 has been used somehow. Is it possible to see where the balance went?

iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 25, 2024 11:52 AM

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Posted on Sep 1, 2024 7:52 PM

You can contact Apple directly and they may be able to tell you the date and time it was redeemed. If you purchased the Gift Card in a retail store where they are available on a rack where anyone can tamper with them, then you were most likely scammed at that store. Gift Cards should only be purchased at locations where they are secured. Retailers are well aware of this long time scam, but some don't seem to care and refuse to protect their customers from losing money by securing the cards.

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Sep 1, 2024 7:52 PM in response to loran147

You can contact Apple directly and they may be able to tell you the date and time it was redeemed. If you purchased the Gift Card in a retail store where they are available on a rack where anyone can tamper with them, then you were most likely scammed at that store. Gift Cards should only be purchased at locations where they are secured. Retailers are well aware of this long time scam, but some don't seem to care and refuse to protect their customers from losing money by securing the cards.

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