SECURITYJun 18 · 20:55 UTCR/SCAMS/u/MaximumTop6714

[UK] Looking for gift card advice

A UK supermarket employee encountered an elderly man purchasing a £200 Apple gift card for his granddaughter, noting the man's confusion about the product. The employee expressed concern about potential scams but acknowledged the customer's privacy rights and sought advice on mitigating risks for vulnerable buyers.

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