💥Warning To YOU! How I Got My MONEY Back | WALMART GIFT CARD SCAM

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[@lesam.4662]

We work too hard to have our money stolen this way. Companies who sell the cards should be held accountable.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Exactly

[@rutheparker9006]

NeITher KroGEr nor lOWes or my cc comp. WouLD help me get my 500. BAck. That was a week pay. Stolen.

[@AUNTFRED]

I am really glad Chase took care of you. Thanks to you, I will no longer be purchasing gift cards. All of my gifts will be in cash only now. Thank you for keeping us in the loop.

[@TheMacsLife0]

👏

[@suemitchell1354]

I will no longer buy gift cards!

[@julieridenhour545]

Thankyou for the update.

[@blessedintn-ou4jn]

I returned something to Walmart earlier this week, that I bought with cash. They offered me cash or a Walmart gift card. "Cash, I want cash." Not taking any chances. So glad Chase took care of you.

[@TheMacsLife0]

👏

[@hobbit321a]

​@@TheMacsLife0​ I was a support manager in 2013 and they were having that problem for years I had a store manager who let me use my moral compass and when I was on the clock anyone having a problem with their gift cards and I felt they weren't trying to get one over on me I would have loss protection make a quick check on card usage if it was local they would call the store it was used in and see what they bought and if they had video on transaction if they found fraud I let them handle it if not I would give the money back and ask them not to buy anymore I found out in 2014 while I was getting my surgery on my back recovery and found that you can get on the dark web and get anything. You want way before Ai the hackers can generate card numbers and set a program to watch for a transaction and the amount then they put it up for sale and people can buy them for a lower amount the guy I was talking to in loss prevention told me that you could take a chance and buy a 100 dollar gift card for 50 dollars he said they came with a number of percentage whether they worked or not a 75% was almost guaranteed to work 50% was 50/50 and so on but this isn't new and as a x employee of walmart I find it sad I started a year before Sam died let me tell you when I saw him one time he was a fair man quite rough behind his friendly smile but he was fair but the family fought for years and it got so bad By 2015 they had done away with most full-time positions offered 30 hours as full time but that wasn't covered by labor laws as it didn't meet the quiafcations for full-time insurance and family insurance was about half your monthly pay if you had over 4 members most positions were 2days on for minimum 4 hours a day and you needed to work split shifts 2 on 4 off 2 back on I was gone by that time but so many families lost everything as they went from 40 pluss hours to less than 20 and the mgmt was it's a great place for part time people we hire 200 people when we only had a 100 before we give more jobs back but who could live on that omg I don't know how the store's are still open but don't buy anyone's gift cards I don't know about Amazon if they give any guarantee or not but after watching people at walmart I haven't bought a gift card Any Wal Mart changed for the worse in 2015 and is now a greedy hungry monster they know the gift cards are broken and have for many years

[@hobbit321a]

​@@TheMacsLife0 I am sorry about the long winded thing but I wanted you to know that walmart has known about that since 2013 guaranteed 💯

[@dinahsoar6982]

I prefer cash too but you shouldn't have to worry about a Walmart gift card..it's like store credit.

[@blessedintn-ou4jn]

@@dinahsoar6982 You didn't watch the videos, then.

[@TheMacs1]

Thank yall for watching our second channel!! Please subscribe and enjoy our family!!

[@sandyharris3578]

Walmart, Dollar General, and many other retailers, are no longer accepting anything but cash now to purchase these cards. The last couple of times I purchased gift cards for graduations, they required “cash only.” There are now signs posted at the registers in the stores.😠 Been following tour situation since the beginning. I will never buy another gift card, ever. 🧐

[@TheMacsLife0]

DONT DONT DONT !!!

[@PerryWilburn]

Which means your credit card company can’t be notified to report a dispute….since these stores are refusing to let you put that card purchase on a Visa, MC, or American Express card. The credit card companies were probably telling these retailers to ONLY accept cash for gift card purchases.

[@KCCAT5]

That's hilarious because I remember at one time they wanted to phase out the cash they wanted everybody using cards no cash back cards only in fact Walmart still has those on the self checkout. But I won't buy a gift card unless I absolutely have to and I will only use my bank card or credit card for that

[@KevinBenecke]

That's because those stores are running the scam so they can steal your money back again and you can't do anything.

[@inthesun3884]

You'd be much better off to send if via Zelle. If you see them in person give them the cash. Only use it for people you know, like family members.

[@fencepost5178]

Maybe you didn't intend to, but with so much innocence, honesty, and integrity, you took a lot of ppl on this extremely important journey with you, and broke an important big news story that no useless news agency has done. You gave so much educated info about it, as well. Thank you.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely 👍

[@riddle8062]

I am so glad to hear you had your money returned to your account. God bless you all!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you!

[@chilloften]

It’s mystifying to me how purchases show up immediately at Walmart, to your bank account, yet returns/refunds DO NOT. Why!!!!!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Exactly!!!

[@TheSherryBoops]

I'm so glad you got your money back Misty,Thank God.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@SteveSpence-cc4pp]

Sounds like a sound argument to give money orders or cash for birthdays or Christmas and avoid gift cards all together.

[@Bestofthelot]

The day after my birthday I spoke with my sister, who was upset because she had been ripped off. When she told me that was had bought a gift card for me I knew what had happened to her before she finished telling me her story. Glad you got your money back. I will tell my sister. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Really sorry! I’m in a mission to earn people about these cards!

[@chortle1708]

Call the Federal Trade Commission and the CFPB

[@judydrouhard2651]

I am so happy this situation was resolved for you. You have really brought this scam to light. Thank you for keeping us informed on this. 🥰

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@abou8963]

Why didn't Walmart tell her before she bought it. "Use it fast."

[@pammaddox4947]

Ours was a Gas Credit card that was hacked. Over 20yrs ago & it still pops up occassionally because we filed a fraud report.

[@debrareeder7675]

That's great you got the money back and telling everyone how to get there money back, thank you ❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@tammymoore8782]

They backdated the reversal to also clear the interest you were charged on that amount of money.

[@abou8963]

Thank you for explaining that.

[@lilblackduc7312]

I worked in Credit Extension for a major bank for years. This gift card dispute is one of the worst stories I've heard. I'm glad you got your 'charge back' credit...🇺🇸 👍☕

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thanks for sharing! This is why I’m trying to open people’s eyes to this issue

[@maryjomoore7379]

I shared this one video to my face book with a warning about upcoming holiday gift card purchases and encouraged everyone to go watch all 6 parts on your channel and share with family and friends.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@kathywifall6844]

I am so glad you were reimbursed. Shame of walmart NO MATTER WHAT, they are responsible for their greediness and not standing by their cards.

[@TheMacsLife0]

I agree! Other companies same thing too!

[@shelley2553]

Thankfully you were reimbursed still frustrated with Walmart..because if them not taking care of this situation, Wal-Marts going to lose thousands from those who watch your channel..thank you for updating us..❤❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@debih1321]

I will never purchase a card from them ever!

[@TheMacsLife0]

I’m just trying to warn People ya know ! Wish I would have known this before I bought one

[@dinahsoar6982]

It's not just Walmart..any gift cards sold at any store are subject to the same theft.

[@helenknefley9367]

Thx Misty for this info. My daughter told me to get Walmart gift cards for my greats this year, so happy for this info cause No way am I doing that❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

👏

[@bluestreak711]

Give the greats cash instead.

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Mrs. Y'all...The adversary is very strong now in these times. It's just going to get worse. I'm glad that you brought this to many people's attention as this activity will increase. God help us all..

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you 😊

[@KCCAT5]

So KZbin showed me the first of this series of yours on my feed one day and I just tuned in out of curiosity and have been keeping up with you ever since because I was really cheering you on I was hoping you got your money back so here we are

[@TheMacsLife0]

❤️❤️ thank you so much

[@Beth-1016]

Grateful that things worked out in the end. I am making all gifts for Christmas this year and from now on. I feel like it’s more personal and whew…safe!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Wonderful! 👏

[@UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm]

Hey Misty, You have launched your new career as an Investigative Reporter. Will you be getting AP Press credentials soon? Number one do not listen to the folks that play the Victim card and so oh no there is nothing I can do. You did prove that you can get your money back in certain conditions. Don't buy these cards y'all it is too much of a losing battle. Misty I did make the dill pickles you recently mentioned and was very pleased with the results. 4 pint jars. I was surprised to learn they can last up to a year when canned ie water bath. Thank you so much. For me this is the channel.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yummy!!! We love the pickles!!! Glad yall like them too!

[@sues6847]

You are awesome! Most ppl would have given up..the companies don't care and count on ppl just giving up. Thank you so much for bringing this to light! 🥰

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely:)

[@im_just_another_guy]

Yay! You did it!!! Overcoming gift card fraud through failures and frustration finally resulted in success. Justice served... well not served, but earned. Good work getting the bank on your side - even though they're corrupt too. What a world.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes! Thanks for watching!

[@slicker1444]

Did you ever think of calling your local TV station and letting them know what is going on ? They may want to do a story on it ?

[@TheMacsLife0]

I sent emails to the newspaper in my town and a news station in our capital but never heard back from either

[@MyMason100]

@@TheMacsLife0 Apparently they come by that name "fake news " honestly..

[@slicker1444]

@@TheMacsLife0 I know when my mom back in the day was in local Gov. she would call and leave messages with the reporter for our local coverage. Sometimes you need to get to the person that covers your local area. Try even going down to ine of the local news papers and ask to talk to a local reporter. Mom my is gone now for a very long time but she was relentless at getting through to them when she had a local story. Good luck, sorry it happened to you and all the others !

[@mandikim]

It won't matter, I was a newsroom administrator several years back. I was trained to keep people away from the reporters wherever they showed up in person. That's because people get agitated by reporters and could have a vendetta with them and pew them. So sometimes reporters would get a handwritten note that would more than likely get lost on their desk and that's why stories aren't followed up on. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@janicehunter3976]

This video from you Misty should help out a lot of people who are in the same situation. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!!! Glad you got reimbursed!!!! You are a vey busy person and I know this took a lot of hours out of your day. That's what I call perseverance.

[@TheMacsLife0]

❤️❤️❤️

[@krisds9439]

So happy Chase did the right thing by you, they will back charge Walmart. 😊

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes 🙌

[@debbieholoquist2059]

Thrilled to hear you were successful! What the card sellers will be doing next: refuse to honor credit card purchases of gift cards.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yep

[@vickiemanning5150]

Company's don't really care anymore. very sad..

[@TheMacsLife0]

It is that!

[@lorikrafft8197]

I am so glad you were refunded your money and I commend you on your fight to get a refund on this scam. It’s a shame that people use their intelligence and evil way.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yep Thanks for watching

[@Dixielynn52]

I am so glad that you were able to get that credited back. I never buy from Walmart anymore. I go to a regular store for what I need and I use my Credit cards to purchase something. IF I don't know what to buy, I get a "Written" gift certificate. They still have those.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes 🙌

[@momnnita]

Oh that's Great! Praise God🙏✝️🇺🇸

[@TheMacsLife0]

🩷

[@bev6528]

Thank you for letting us know the final outcome . God bless you and your family!

[@TheMacsLife0]

🩷

[@godsgraceissufficient2324]

I'm glad you got your money back!

[@TheMacsLife0]

❤️

[@GypsyRoseGirl]

Good for you, you pursued this problem and it was finally resolved, you shouldn't have had to go through all the hassle you did but it paid off. Kudos to you young lady.👍

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you

[@JoeCaron1]

THANK YOU for making a follow-up video about how it ended!! Really appreciate it and will certainly beware!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@amyfletcher4749]

So happy to hear you got your funds back!!!🎉

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes! 🙌

[@aprildiaz6298]

Same thing happened to me twice at Walgreens. One was a vanilla card & the other was a restaurant card. Both were gifts & the ppl told me they were drained when they tried to use them. It was $250 wasted. Walgreens used to not let u buy gift cards with anything other than cash. Probably bc they were getting their money whether it’s from who bought it or the scammers. I think you can use your debit card now.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Don’t buy any gift cards!!!! I’m in a mission to warn people !

[@aprildiaz6298]

@@TheMacsLife0 you’re right

[@janbell609]

Not only call your credit card company. When they send you the documentation to fill out to dispute the charge. FILL IT OUT. Or they will cancel the refund.

[@bambijimper]

Thank you Misty for your hard work and finally getting this issue resolved. I shared this on my FB page as well.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@saraengland1336]

Glad to hear all worked out good for you. You did many people a great service by these couple of videos with the holidays coming up. God Bless You 🙏🏻

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you! Just trying to warn others !

[@Jordan-4-Him-NM]

Excited that your time involved paid off and Chase ultimately came through for you. Stay safe-

[@TheMacsLife0]

🩷

[@anye76]

Glad Chase took care of you. What an ordeal sweetheart ❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you

[@melissawingfield8666]

So glad you got your money back! Chase is really good about filing disputes; I've done before and it was no problem.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes!

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thank you so much for keeping us updated. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 🍂🍁🍂

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@bethannhunt4695]

I'm glad Chase took care of you. I worked for credit card companies several years ago and I thought someone had said in the beginning of this, for you to take it to your cc support. Most of these major card issuers will do just what Chase did. Sorry I didn't just email you at the start. God bless and thank you for all you do for us! ❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

❤️

[@jillcarlson2076]

Prayers, strength and Jesus is with you, Misty. Thank you for telling us all this information. I will not be buying any gift cards from Walmart! Shame on Walmart. In my opinion, Walmart stole from you. Bless you and yours...Always. 💗🦋🥰🙏

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you so much!

[@ejuran2661]

That is wonderful you got your money back. It’s a shame Walmart doesn’t care what happened and is still selling them. Thank you for sharing this journey with us so we know what can happen if we buy one. God bless y’all.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@virginialangford6257]

Last Christmas I bought 7 $10.00 gift certificates from Wal Mart…paid and had a receipt…every card had zero balance…I thought it was a cashier error….now I believe I was caught in the same situation

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yep - you got scammed

[@walthill7091]

I watch both channels

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you so much

[@RAMcKissick]

me too!

[@msruby68]

It's a billion dollar racket.

[@randywdc1]

Great info. So sorry that you had to go through this but thankful that you took the time to help educate us.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@jd5476]

I'm glad you were able to get your money back. I am so disappointed in Walmart.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Me too yet not surprised

[@jd5476]

@@TheMacsLife0 I'm getting to the point I don't even want to shop there anymore. Unfortunately, I have to. Though I limit what I get there now.

[@karenh1272]

Great! Glad you took my advice! Or figured it out another way...either way glad you got your money back!!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes!

[@cavymomma]

Thanks for sharing this! I follow a fella that works closely with many homeless folks and often gives them gift cards. I'll try to get word to him. Those gift cards may be scammed and he'll never know if he can't follow-up with the homeless person. That would be so awful for folks who have so little 😞

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes! Please share! I’d personally rather buy the food and drop it off instead of give cash (being an enabler for those who use drugs or use money to help to buy alcohol Instead of food) but definitely not gift cards!

[@azgardenlover370]

The great thing about chase reversing the transaction to the original date is that if you carry a balance on your card and pay interest, that will eliminate the interest due on that amount.

[@TheMacsLife0]

We don’t allow our balances to roll over month to month so we don’t pay interest :)

[@anointedrivers]

Thank you for the information.Iam always keeping a look out on our cards and purchasing.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@jerrigeiger5234]

Thank you so much for alerting us! I've watched since the first video on this and followed your advice on this topic! 🥰❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

🩵❤️🩵

[@Enjoythepour]

Yay Chase! Have used them for 30 years! Glad you got resolution.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes! Thank you!

[@less5851]

Thanks Misty. Thanks for the info and all the work you have done on this subject.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@sueforman1952]

The same thing happened to my niece. She gave me a $200.00 vanilla card bought at Walgreens and when I went to use it was blank.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Sorry! I’m trying o warn people now!

[@kimmarkkapusta9790]

So glad you got your money back.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you!

[@AnnaReno-r4e]

Glad you received your money back. Thank you for letting us know all of this.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you! And absolutely

[@AnnaReno-r4e]

@TheMacsLife0 I shared on Facebook and with friends.

[@_peg_moore]

I'm glad Chase helped and I've had a couple skimming instances where they reimbursed me, but when will the central banks stop covering these bad debts and bad actors ? Why is it in their benefit to just write off these I ask? And why aren't they pressuring Walmart? Or the other stores to come up with another method? Not to mention the Feds. 😡

[@VirginiaWhobrey]

Good for you! I'm so very happy for you! Another reminder that God answers prayers ❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes! Thank you!

[@mishygoo]

Thanks for putting up the good fight, Misty! So happy you got your money back! Blessings from Holly MI! 🙋‍♀️💯👍❤️🙏

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thanks so much

[@stephaniegee227]

I'm so glad that you finally got your money back! I've been frustrated for you, and it wasn't even me. I don't know if I'll be buying any more gift cards after watching the hassle that you've experienced.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thanks for watching

[@lindakitts4304]

I never thought about it, if I take something back to Walmart without a receipt they give me a card. From now on I’ll put the option to have my receipt on my phone! Sad really.

[@sandrataylor3723]

Glad things came out alright in the end for you.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thanks!

[@MCH731]

Hey as someone working in the Credit Card industry that is exactly what you need to do. All Credit card issuers give you this purchase protection, and on a side note this shows the ignorance of the financial folks at Walmart when you file a dispute and they return the money to your card Walmart (or whatever business you are having the issue with) not only loses the money but they are also charged a fee to process the dispute. I know where I work that charge is $25.00 for each dispute they lose.

[@TheMacsLife0]

😮

[@Damselfly54315]

Glad you had something good come of it from someplace...I never buy Walmart gift cards, or gift cards period! Glad I chose right on that! Thanks for putting it out there!❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@carolynmesser7199]

I watched your first video , I appreciate you letting us know you were able to get your money back because you do need to use cash . Thank you for caring 🙏💕😊🙏

[@carolynmesser7199]

You didn’t use cash

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely!

[@janellaschenk4094]

Yay, I'm glad you got your money back. I will never buy a gift card from Walmart again! Love the Macs! ❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you so much

[@Subeesueinaz]

I had the same thing happen with my Amazon Prime card. Amazon wouldn’t do anything so I called chase and the filed. A fraud on all those items and the money is being put back in my Chase account. It was almost $200 which is a lot these days! - Sue Sweeten in AZ

[@TheMacsLife0]

😮

[@Angie-kw3mc]

Thank you so much for doing all of this leg work and saving us so much hassle and heartache!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@Myfavorites877]

Glad Chase took care of it!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Me too!

[@katherinegrimes6528]

I'am so glad you did this video. I'am glad you got your money.😊

[@TheMacsLife0]

🙌 yes

[@cwbuckley4508]

Some time ago, I had a Walmart gift card. I can't remember how much was on this card, but to keep this story short, my card was hacked. They even told me where the money was taken. Fortunately, at that time they gave me back my money. So, what this lady is saying is true. I am no longer buying Walmart Gift cards and I have told people that I know not to buy Walmart Gift cards. If you buy a Walmart Gift card buyer BE AWARE.

[@TheMacsLife0]

YES! Exactly why I made the videos to warn others!! They can obviously buy them at their own risk but it’s pretty dumb IMO

[@riverbendgoldendoodles3894]

Thank you for all your hard work and information! It’s so helpful!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@tashonna9360]

I had to return something at Walmart they wouldn't exchange the product so I had a choice gift card or back on my debit card. I told them put it back on my debit. She wanted to know why. I told her what I've heard about the gift cards. She looked at me like I was crazy. No gift cards ever again. Thanks for your videos.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely- you did the right thing

[@sherihicks1427]

Thank you so much for the update, Misty! Now I don't know what to give my grandsons (18 & 15) for Christmas. Gonna have to work it out with their mom, I guess!🤷‍♀️

[@TheMacsLife0]

Or money order!

[@JamieJoCribbs]

Thank you so much for keeping up posted and the avenues you took. Lesson learned! Thank you. Glad Chase stood up and refunded your money.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes 🙌

[@dorothyherbes5580]

Thanks for caring and sharing this info

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@sharongrashen1196]

Thanks for sharing!💜🙏🏼

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@charleswhitaker5449]

Thet should put the cards behind the service centers

[@TheMacsLife0]

Is AI can generate numbers This won’t work - it will help to an extent but cards will still get hacked using AI

[@mamarummans6318]

Here in Iowa you can't use a debit or credit card to purchase gift cards, they make you use cash. It's a big racquet I believe. Not buying gift cards anymore. Thank you for opening our eyes to it 🙏

[@TheMacsLife0]

Sounds like a big scam!!!!!

[@KathyRatcliff]

Thank You Misty for the update… And Thank you for going out of your way to research for us and share so hopefully we can avoid this problem… So Thankful you got your money Back … Your so appreciated!!! Thank You For Everything you do .. God Bless and Love Yall 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@TheMacsLife0]

❤️❤️

[@karenwest5912]

It’s not just gift cards that are being scammed. Credit cards are also being targeted. Someone in Texas was trying to use my credit card number to buy airline tickets to several other states. My credit company called me to inquire about the purchases. Of course my response was NO I knew no one in Texas or any of the other states they were planning on going to. The credit card company canceled the card right then, issued a new one which they overnighted to me. They began their own process of tracking down the person who was using the card. Last I heard they were trying to make clothing purchases and were caught with several other cards and numbers. Hats off to my credit card company.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes! 🙌 and from what my AG told me - these scammers are using AI to even generate numbers without even touching cards - they are able to gain access! I don’t think they are targeting CC and debits as much for this very reason!!! They know it’s much harder to get caught vs the gift cards!!! And why I’m made it my personal mission to warn others!!!

[@Janer-52]

A tip if you REALLY want to give gift cards: Many banks and/or credit card companies allow you to purchase a card through them. Back when I was working, our boss would give American Express gift cards for Christmas, or to honor an employee for a good month. I have purchased a few directly from a bank for a gift. You don't have to be a member of that bank if you bring cash.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Good idea

[@wildfire365]

Got to watch Walmart brand food as well. They have been making it with stuff people are allergic to and not putting it on the list of ingredients.

[@TheMacsLife0]

😮

[@deniwhite1291]

Yeah, it's happening with all gift cards. It happened to me with American Express Gold card. Thankfully when I called their customer service because I activated the card and immediately tried to use it and the money had already been taken, within 15 minutes. Customer service did research and found that the person had ordered some expensive shoes. They were able to stop shipment and refund me the money but they did say that if the shoes had been delivered, I would have been out of luck. The nice lady said that they have programs out there that randomly scan numbers and as soon as a card is activated, it is highlighted in the program and they immediately use it. These programs can be bought by anyone. So yeah, stop using gift cards, give cash instead.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yep 👍 no doubt and I’m on a mission to warm others

[@Jahnkeprepper]

Glad you had a good outcome. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@rumblestripzzz]

Thanks for sharing. That was a lot to go through

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes and I don’t want others to have their money stolen and have to try to fight for it back! It’s unbelievable

[@rebeccabergman8981]

Nicely done We appreciate the info

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely

[@angelaharris1112]

Walmart is awful. Sadly only store I can afford on my fixed income. I have them on speed dial I have sooo many problems with them.

[@karenwest5912]

Thank you for opening our eyes to this situation. I have passed along your message to family members and friends who like giving gift cards.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely