If you are getting a cheap deal on Apple Device, then be cautious before buying the phone, iPad. Maybe you are being thwarted through this deal. These days, fraud cases are increasing rapidly on Apple devices and customers are being tricked into selling fake devices in the name of Apple.
Actually, Apple iPhones are one of the most expensive and expensive phones sold worldwide. Its high prices often force the customer to rely on the sale or purchase of an older model of iPhone to make less money out of pocket. However, not necessarily every deal given on the Apple device will prove to be beneficial for you.
Often, many sellers use social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to sell fake Apple products such as iPhones and chargers. Many a times you may have also received messages claiming to get an iPhone at a cheaper price on WhatsApp or other messenger, but it is better to do a little research before relying on such a message.
Apple formed the team to investigate frauds
After filing complaints from around the world, the Cupertino giant has warned sellers against counterfeit products and promised legal action against such sellers. Apple has also formed a team to monitor such frauds. All these precautions are being taken after an incident where the face of cyberspace researchers Andrea Stroppa was burnt by an explosion in the iPhone charger while charging the phone. Strappa later learned that it was a fake Apple product that was purchased on Instagram through an unofficial channel.
How to identify genuine-fake Apple devices
If you want to differentiate between genuine and fake Apple products, follow this method…
- The first is that you should always cross-check the serial number of the Apple product before purchasing the device. This can only be done by visiting Apple’s official website.
- Apart from this, a real Apple product can also be identified through an IEMI number.
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