Influencer Claims Gift Card Stolen After Sharing on Instagram

Israeli influencer Odia Pinto discovered that a 1,000 shekel gift card, a holiday gift from her mother-in-law, had been fully used before she could redeem it. Pinto shared her experience on Instagram, explaining that the gift card, intended for buying clothes for her daughter, was redeemed just hours after she posted about receiving it. She had received the BuyMe gift card about three weeks prior from her mother-in-law, Meirav, while recovering from a broken leg. Pinto mentioned that she initially believed the card was secure because she thought a code from her phone was required for redemption. Upon arriving at a Castro store, she was dismayed to find the card had already been used. A check of the redemption details revealed the entire amount was spent at an Adidas store at Hutzot HaMifratz on the same day she posted about the gift. Pinto stated she was home with her husband, Elior, and their assistant at the time, and expressed anger that "all my money was stolen." She contacted BuyMe customer service, which has opened an inquiry into the incident. It remains unclear how the gift card was redeemed or by whom, but Pinto claims someone else used her gift.