How Do Gift Cards Become Compromised?

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I purchased a gift card from the Kroger by me and within two days, all the funds had been spent, save for a few dollars. How did the culprit obtain the info as well as the PIN that I set? It was one of the gift cards that’s allegedly safe because the barcode is hidden, but clearly that’s untrue.

Edit: it wasn’t an exposed gift card, I had to tear it away from a perforated envelope of cardboard and then scan it myself through self-checkout. It was one of them that is enclosed in cardboard packaging to prevent any numbers from being exposed.

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Sometimes it’s a sketchy cashier. After they activate your card and you leave, they can print a duplicate of the activation receipt. This they will sell to someone or just use for themselves.

At least this used to be possible, not sure if it is anymore. But I would let the management of the store know.

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