So I always thought giftcards only had money on them after u paid and the cashier puts the money on the card. But I've been seeing people post that they steal giftcards and theres money already on it. I'm probably sounding dumb if this is true but is there money on cards before hand?
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Hardlyworking3 wrote
Research gift card scam I think this is what you mean?
Undertheradar wrote
Yes, I read that people will copy down the info. from a bunch of cards on the top row at one of those carousels at big stores and then wait a few days until presumably someone loads it with money at the cashier, then they use it or sell the numbers to someone else to use online.
atypicalbastard wrote
Unless it’s an inside job, cashier ring up and tender the transaction as cash, then do a refund so the register isn’t short. Once balance is on the card and refunded it doesn’t come off. Only way to freeze the balance is through the vendor.
Angieo0 OP wrote
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Okay thank you