Coles investigating 'weird scratching' Apple gift card scam claim
Coles is investigating a complaint regarding faulty Apple gift cards after a Melbourne artist's viral social media video. Georgia Perry claimed she purchased four gift cards worth $2,000, only to find their redemption codes scratched out. Coles has since offered a refund and is working with the supplier to address the issue.
- ▪Georgia Perry bought four Apple gift cards worth $2,000 from Coles.
- ▪She discovered that all the redemption codes were scratched out.
- ▪Coles is investigating the matter and has offered a refund to Perry.
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Coles investigating Apple gift card scam after Melbourne artist's viral complaintBy business reporter Emilia TerzonTopic:Scams and FraudThu 21 May 2026 at 3:40pmThu 21 May 2026 at 3:40pmThu 21 May 2026 at 3:40pmGeorgia Perry bought four Apple gift cards worth $2,000. (Supplied: Georgia Perry)In short: A Melbourne artist's Instagram video complaining about buying faulty $2,000 worth of Apple gift cards at a Coles supermarket has gone viral.Georgia Perry says the cards' redemption codes were scratched out.What's next? Coles is now refunding the amount and says it is investigating the matter and working with the supplier of the Apple gift cards.abc.net.au/news/coles-investigating-melbourne-mum-s-2-000-apple-gift-card-sc/106705738Link copiedShareShare articleAustralian supermarket giant Coles…
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