One thing we know about scammers — they want money, and they want it fast. That’s why, whatever the con they’re running, they usually ask people to pay a certain way. They want to make it easy for themselves to get the money — and nearly impossible for you to get it back.
Their latest method? iTunes gift cards. To convince you to pay, they might pretend to be with the IRS and say you’ll be arrested if you don’t pay back taxes right now. Or pose as a family member or online love interest who needs your help fast. But as soon as you put money on a card and share the code with them, the money’s gone for good.
If you’re not shopping at the iTunes store, you shouldn’t be paying with an iTunes gift card. Other payment methods scammers might ask for include Amazon gift cards, PayPal, reloadable cards like MoneyPak, Reloadit, or Vanilla, or by wiring money through services like Western Union or MoneyGram. Government offices won’t require you to use these payment methods.
If you get targeted by a scam like this, report it to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint.
Want to know more about avoiding scams? Read How to Avoid a Scam
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In reply to this woman wants me to send by Bigal372
The only place to use an iTunes card is at the iTunes store, to buy online music, apps or books. If you send someone an iTunes card or tell them the code from the back of a card, they get the value of the card immediately, and you can't get it back.
In reply to I was scared, thought I was by Stupid for the scam
You may want to contact Apple support at 1-800-275-2273 or go back to the store that sold you the card and talk with their customer service staff to see if you there are options for the gift cards you purchased.
In reply to So i got scam with the itune by Angelina
You can report a scam to the FTC at FTC.gov/complaint.
In reply to Would you call this a scam if by Chilly Will
You can't use an iTunes card for video chat. The only place to use an iTunes card is at the iTunes store, to buy online music, apps or books.
If you buy an iTunes card and tell someone the numbers from the back of the card, that person gets the value of the card immediately. You have the plastic card, but it is has no value left.
In reply to I need some help, I need to by Need Help
If you want to return iTunes cards, you could go back to the store where you purchased the cards and ask for a refund.
I was asked to by an iTunes card, but this man seemed ok, but now I think he could be a scammer I HAVE BEEN CAUGHT BEFORE SENDING A LOT OF MONEY, AND I AM AWARE OF THIS NOW.
In reply to Hello.I'm Danny,I bought I by Danbee
You could report what happened to someone at the store where you bought the cards, or you could call Apple Support at 1-800-275-2273.
I bought a $50 ltunes card for my fiance at Walmart l didnt purchase nothing this was at 3pm came back wondering if it wss ac t ivated it the clerk scanned it said its deactivated when l have the receipt didnt use the card they said l have no money now weteviut if $50 l cant get my money back when l have the receipt the card was never used so how come it was deactivated l just want another card or my money back who do l see about my money how do anyone know the code when it was sealed two weeks prior l got a card thats was on the shelf took it to the cashier he said it was activated lam a victim bought s card that had no funds on it ti me l think walmart shouldnt sell cards if l cant get my money back how do l know there scamming me lam upset how come my card isnt protected how can someone know l purchased it and get my code when it was sealed
In reply to I bought a $50 ltunes card by davalos.rocky
You can talk to the customer service staff at that store, or contact call Apple Support at 1-800-275-2273. You could go online to see if Apple has help for people who buy iTunes cards.
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