Apple Surprise: Users Receive Unexpected AppleCare+ Refunds Years After iPhone Trade-Ins

Apple users worldwide are reporting receiving refunds for AppleCare+ on iPhones they traded in years ago. Refunds range from a few dollars to over $200, with some users receiving more than the unused portion of their AppleCare+ coverage would have been worth. The emails state that Apple has issued a refund to the payment method associated with the user's Apple Account. It is unclear what specifically triggered the refunds.