That’s why they are also irreversible. Once you give away a gift card to someone, the money is gone for good. Even if the store has some information about the user of a gift card, scammers often use fake profiles with different aliases to make purchases. Gift card sums are usually too small for anyone to bother.
Where Are Gift Cards Used Normally?
The obvious answer is, well, gifts. If you don’t know what present to buy for a friend or a relative, a gift card can take away that burden. However, they are also often used as a promotion by stores to encourage customers to purchase more goods. It’s also a good way to compensate angry customers for any hassle they have encountered.
