Episode
The scam draining Apple gift cards soon after purchase
- Podcast
- ABC News Top Stories
- Published
- Aug 31, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 234
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Summary
Apple gift cards have been used by scammers who lure unsuspecting victims to send over laundered money. But imagine if you bought gift cards from a major supermarket only to find the balance was drained when you went to make a purchase. It involved tampering with the physical cards and victims are being given the run-around.