Apple Gift Cards are a great way to buy apps, games, music, and more. Unfortunately, scammers sometimes trick people into buying gift cards and sharing the codes with them. Once a scammer has the code, they can steal the balance instantly.
Here’s how you can protect yourself and others from Apple Gift Card scams:
Never share your code
Treat your gift card code like cash. Once given away, the money is gone.
Don’t respond to threats
Scammers use fear (arrest, account closure, penalties) to make you act fast. Take a step back and verify before acting.
Check the request
If someone asks for Apple Gift Cards as payment, it’s a scam. Always.
Buy from trusted sources only
Purchase Apple Gift Cards directly from Apple or authorized retailers.
Report suspicious activity
If you think you’ve been targeted, report it to Apple at reportphishing@apple.com.
If you gave a scammer your gift card code, contact Apple Support immediately at support.apple.com.
Keep your receipt and any messages you received from the scammer.
Apple Gift Cards are for Apple.
They should only be used for apps, music, subscriptions, and Apple products.
If anyone asks you to use them for bills, fines, fees, or payments, it’s always a scam.
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