Woolworths gift card thread

[andye]

Popped into an HCF branch today planning to top up my account with myperfect EFTPOSs. Lady looked at me as if I had two heads.
Couldn't push it as I didn't even have my HCF card on me

 

[JohnK]

I've PMd to give you the rundown

Thanks. Forgot about purchasing with a discounted Wish card.

 

[MrHyde]

Does anyone know when the cards get replenished in the Melbourne area? or know which branch would order some in for me. I have cleaned out QV, South Melbourne, St Kilda, St Kilda West WWs but still need more.

And also, are the Only1 cards stocked in any of the Metro shops. I have checked a few in the CBD, but none had the Only1 cards.

PS: The St Kilda WW manager told me that they were being a lot more careful when people purchase these cards due to the ATO iTunes scam and are having chats with people who are buying lots of cards to warn them about the scams.

 

[benjy]

Does anyone know when the cards get replenished in the Melbourne area? or know which branch would order some in for me. I have cleaned out QV, South Melbourne, St Kilda, St Kilda West WWs but still need more.

And also, are the Only1 cards stocked in any of the Metro shops. I have checked a few in the CBD, but none had the Only1 cards.

You cleaned out Only1 Gift Cards at QV Melbourne? There goes my shopping trip tomorrow lol

 

[MrHyde]

Only the $100 ones. Got 84 of them. They still have loads and loads of $50 ones.

I was going to go again tomorrow morning and see if they have been restocked.

 

[benjy]

Only the $100 ones. Got 84 of them. They still have loads and loads of $50 ones.

I was going to go again tomorrow morning and see if they have been restocked.

Ahh damn, hopefully they would have restocked, I want 14 of the $100

 

[albyd]

The St Kilda WW manager told me that they were being a lot more careful when people purchase these cards due to the ATO iTunes scam and are having chats with people who are buying lots of cards to warn them about the scams.

What is the ATO iTunes scam?

 

[MrHyde]

What is the ATO iTunes scam?

Scammers calling people up and saying that they have a ATO debt due and if they don't want to go to jail, they need to pay asap and oh, they want the payment in iTunes cards.

 

[albyd]

Ok. Thanks for explaining. Sounded like the cards the cards had been compromised.

 

[MrHyde]

Ahh damn, hopefully they would have restocked, I want 14 of the $100

Checked today - no new stock. Talked to the manager there and he said that was expecting a new order to arrive last week, but it hasn't arrived yet. The company behind it is notorious for slow deliveries and is unable to keep up with the demand. He said he'll let me know when they arrive (but I'll call him later in the week to check). I'll post here if I get any updates.

 

[JohnK]

Scammers calling people up and saying that they have a ATO debt due and if they don't want to go to jail, they need to pay asap and oh, they want the payment in iTunes cards.

Sounds like a child dreamed up that scam. It's sad there are people out there who think the ATO accepts payment with iTunes cards. Really sad.

 

[SOPOOR]

Sounds like a child dreamed up that scam. It's sad there are people out there who think the ATO accepts payment with iTunes cards. Really sad.

read an article a few days ago of some woman who lost $46k

but she was in her 70s, feel sorry for the old people who get scammed
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[lovetravellingoz]

Sounds like a child dreamed up that scam. It's sad there are people out there who think the ATO accepts payment with iTunes cards. Really sad.

No what is sad are the low life's that take advantage of the elderly.

You can see how it can happen.

Elderly woman whose husband probably used to manage all the finances as back in the day that is how it has happened.
Elderly woman who is probably not that familiar with the internet, electronic banking etc.
Gets called up by "helpful" and no doubt "friendly" supposed ATO official that advises her of a tax debt and even though she doesn't understand electronic banking that he has an easy way to help her out.

$46,000 later she has been fleeced.

 

[RAM]

No what is sad are the low life's that take advantage of the elderly.

You can see how it can happen.

Elderly woman whose husband probably used to manage all the finances as back in the day that is how it has happened.
Elderly woman who is probably not that familiar with the internet, electronic banking etc.
Gets called up by "helpful" and no doubt "friendly" supposed ATO official that advises her of a tax debt and even though she doesn't understand electronic banking that he has an easy way to help her out.

$46,000 later she has been fleeced.

Agreed.

One version of the ATO phone scam starts with a very VERY realistic sounding phone message before giving you the option of pressing 1 to talk with someone.

My heart beat went up at least 20bpm probably more like 30 and I am described by those who know me as one of the world's greatest cynics and disbelievers.

In case you haven't seen the thread...
http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/open-discussion/scams-like-these-39170.html

Better order several thousand in W egcs to buy the popcorn needed to read through this thread...

 

[SOPOOR]

Agreed.

One version of the ATO phone scam starts with a very VERY realistic sounding phone message before giving you the option of pressing 1 to talk with someone.

My heart beat went up at least 20bpm probably more like 30 and I am described by those who know me as one of the world's greatest cynics and disbelievers.

In case you haven't seen the thread...

Scams like these

id like to think im fairly switched on

at work the other day (micro business) owner has a very bad habit of paying bills very late

we get a call saying that our electricty account is overdue and we are going to get cut off at 2pm,

and to call back a 1800 number and quote reference number bla blah,
owner calls back, in a panic, and gave credit card details,
they only realised something was amuck when they get told that it had to be paid in cash directly to the account,

the scam almost had 3 of us fooled
it was quite a good one

 

[JessicaTam]

[mod hat]
As noted above, there is a dedicated thread for scam discussion.

Please contain discussion in this thread to the thread topic.
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[JohnK]

Bought some Accor giftcards earlier this year and used 2 of these with the 3rd in my wallet. I was going through wallet the other day and the plastic backing at the back with the oin to scratch has come off the card. :shock:

Would I need to contact Woolworths or Accor. In for some fun I think.

 

[RAM]

Bought some Accor giftcards earlier this year and used 2 of these with the 3rd in my wallet. I was going through wallet the other day and the plastic backing at the back with the oin to scratch has come off the card. :shock:

Would I need to contact Woolworths or Accor. In for some fun I think.

I would contact Accor. had a similar issue with an Apple GC when my son was so happy with one of his presents that he scratched it too hard and the entire tape came off and fell down into the seat mechanism.

Many tears before I assured him I thought it wasn't fatal.

Called Apple and they got me to read of the card details, say where it was purchased, (I think what card used to buy it) and then they provided the pin number.

 

[albyd]

I have a large insurance bill with OnePath due soon. Have just enquired about paying it $100 at a time using the Visa1 cards I bought with my WOW eGCs. They've said no and I must do it in one payment.
Might another member have paid OnePath previously by this method and have a workaround for me to try.

 

[asterix]

I have a large insurance bill with OnePath due soon. Have just enquired about paying it $100 at a time using the Visa1 cards I bought with my WOW eGCs. They've said no and I must do it in one payment.
Might another member have paid OnePath previously by this method and have a workaround for me to try.

I paid my 2015 OnePath income protection policy using $100 prepaid VISA cards using the automated phone system.