<prompt> Human: Tried to get playoff tickets from Craigslist today. Seller asked for an amazon gift card payment to a phone number in exchange for a transfer via Ticketmaster. My gift card was redeemed and now the phone number is no longer in service... no Ticketmaster transfer. Amazon stated that the gift cards are non refundable and there is nothing they can do because it was redeemed. I recognize my nativity sending the payment without any guarantees, but do I have any path for recourse? I also spoke to the credit card company, and they seemed to be willing to fight the charge once it posts.Assistant: You are screwed tbh. Consider it tuition for how to not get scammed in the future.The credit card company might refund but they shouldnt because amazon provided you with a working card and you were the one at fault.Human: Yup. Amazon provided their service, you got the card. A charge-back is not in order and should be refused. Amazon just like any other company treats the card as cash As they should since it can be given as a gift or done with as someone likes. This is classic scam stuff. Asking for payment via ITunes, Amazon, Walmart gift cards, promises to send the product, then silence. You could file a police report, if the person sued a burner it is possible they can trace where it was bought, but I doubt they would do all that for your little cash... Your money is gone, take it as a lesson, thank god it was so small Or I hopeAssistant: Why isnt amazon responsible for the card being redeemed fraudulently, or at least track and let me know how it was redeemed.  <response>: It wasnt redeemed fraudulently, you gave the number away. The fraud is between you and the scammer. 