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The locking of an Apple Account and the difficulty one loyal Apple customer has experienced in regaining access is a stark reminder to be vigilant when buying gift cards for the holidays.
A selection of Apple Gift Card designs – Image Credit: Apple
While holiday presents tend to involve physical items or cash, gift cards are often included in the mix, especially as a last-minute purchase. However, as one prominent Apple user has discovered, sometimes buying a gift card can be hazardous, even if they take a lot of precautions.
Posted on Saturday, Paris Buttfield-Addison of game studio Secret Lab explains how access to their entire Apple digital life has been blocked off. All stemming from an Apple Gift Card purchase.
