Yes they resell the gift cards. If I quote the article: "... these accounts can all be cleaned out and deposited onto a gift card number that can be resold quickly online for 80 percent of its value"
Additionally, a quick google search for "sell gift cards online" reveals many sites that offer the ability to sell your gift cards. One example: https://www.cardcash.com/sell-gift-cards/
Additionally, a quick google search for "sell gift cards online" reveals many sites that offer the ability to sell your gift cards. One example: https://www.cardcash.com/sell-gift-cards/