Apple locks account after redeeming gift card
2 days ago
- #Gift Card Fraud
- #Apple ID
- #Developer Issues
- Paris Buttfield-Addison's Apple ID was locked out after attempting to redeem a $500 Apple gift card purchased from a major retail chain.
- The issue may stem from an automated fraud flag triggered by a potentially tampered gift card, leading to a severe account lockout.
- Buttfield-Addison, a prominent Apple developer and evangelist, has been unable to resolve the issue despite escalating through contacts within Apple.
- The situation highlights a known issue with gift card theft, where thieves tamper with cards in-store to steal the credit.
- A Hacker News thread discusses the incident, linking it to broader concerns about gift card security.