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 I'm pretty sure that I am by tharmon
You can't add minutes to your phone with an iTunes card. The only place to use an iTunes card is at the iTunes store, to buy online music, apps or books.
If you gave someone the code from an iTunes card and you think it was a scam, call Apple Support at 1-800-275-2273 right away.
In reply to I have been talking to a guy by msmith
That sounds like a scam. You don't buy plane tickets with an iTunes card. The only place to use an iTunes card is at the iTunes store, to buy online music, apps or books.
If you gave someone the code from an iTunes card and you think it was a scam, call Apple Support at 1-800-275-2273 right away.
In reply to Someone is asking me to buy a by LgirlDon't use…
That sounds like a scam. The only place to use an iTunes card is at the iTunes store, to buy online music, apps or books. You don't use an iTunes card to pay for repairs.
If you buy a card and send him a picture of the card, he can take the value of the card immediately and you lose all your money.
If you gave someone the code from an iTunes card and you think it was a scam, call Apple Support at 1-800-275-2273 right away.
In reply to I am feeling worried and by Muna Henry-Dixon
No, iTunes cards do not buy wifi. That person is not telling you the truth.
The only place to use an iTunes card is at the iTunes store, to buy online music, apps or books.
In reply to I got scammed for over 1500 by sucker man
Pagination