His gift card was drained of funds. Getting the money back was a logistical nightmare

When a Montreal man discovered his Home Depot gift card was empty, he tried to get his money back. But it wasn’t that easy. He’d purchased the card at a grocery store, making the question of who is ultimately responsible when something goes wrong murky.

His gift card was drained of funds. Getting the money back was a logistical nightmare
Gift cards are often sold at grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations. The displays are usually out in the open and easily accessible, which makes them vulnerable to fraud.

When a Montreal man discovered his Home Depot gift card was empty, he tried to get his money back. But it wasn’t that easy. He’d purchased the card at a grocery store, making the question of who is ultimately responsible when something goes wrong murky.