The Airpods Scam NOBODY Is Talking About...

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Joshua Chang

Joshua Chang

7 місяців тому

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@JoshuaChang
@JoshuaChang 7 місяців тому
Curious to hear your scammer stories 🤔
@Kat-tq9wb
@Kat-tq9wb 7 місяців тому
I dont have any :-)
@terrybrennan179
@terrybrennan179 3 місяці тому
One time I went on Facebook marketplace and searched up “iMac”. Probably about 50 spam listings showed up listing nice iMacs like the m1 iMac for $100. The link in the description would take you to a website to try and steal credit card information. The person had multiple facebook profiles doing the exact same thing and I reported them all.
@ycal520w9
@ycal520w9 3 місяці тому
Also missed the 2023 date on the box is another sign!!! no apple air max were made in 2023. the year on the box should be 2020!!!
@luciferaki7
@luciferaki7 3 місяці тому
Have many, lmk if you wanna share it on your channel.
@TetrisPimp
@TetrisPimp 3 місяці тому
If the Seller is "Thirsty" to sell something that a few hundred $ off, Its definitely a SCAM.
@dianeruiz0721
@dianeruiz0721 3 місяці тому
You’re not only educating the general public but you’re also educating the scammers. You’re teaching them how to get better and that’s the irony.
@willng34
@willng34 3 місяці тому
nah... when the scammers get smart they'll aim for bigger targets, these are very low tier bottom feeders
@Satoabi
@Satoabi 3 місяці тому
Still making the bottom feeders smarter
@KingSe7en
@KingSe7en 3 місяці тому
the catch 22
@PromiscuousBoy
@PromiscuousBoy 3 місяці тому
Exactly
@user-yl9ew1os9m
@user-yl9ew1os9m 3 місяці тому
that's true of anything...lame point
@abdulbariyakim-yusuf3637
@abdulbariyakim-yusuf3637 3 місяці тому
Bro is giving the scammer tips💀
@clutch2827
@clutch2827 3 місяці тому
Yep scammers taking notes right now.
@harleywasthere_
@harleywasthere_ 3 місяці тому
Scammers will usually buy product so they can take photos of the boxes with serials, then return them for a refund. They’ll then use those photos to sell their fake versions online. They will use the photos of the genuine items as a precautionary measure in case people ask about it
@DAN1EL125
@DAN1EL125 3 місяці тому
I don't think so buddy. They buy already fake ones with real serial numbers on them.
@IceBlueLugia
@IceBlueLugia 3 місяці тому
Holy shit that’s genius. I know what I’m trying tomorrow
@Kentarius
@Kentarius 3 місяці тому
@@IceBlueLugia🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
@Prlz3
@Prlz3 3 місяці тому
nice theory, but how they will get fake ones with exectly the same serial numbers they had on the photos of original ones?)
@harleywasthere_
@harleywasthere_ 3 місяці тому
@@Prlz3 once you have a real serial number you could literally create a fake label and receipt for the fakes?
@taylor1038
@taylor1038 3 місяці тому
I thought he was talking about how these headphones are generally a scam lol. $550 dollars for for a 4 year old device still using lightning.
@ChristinaMagma
@ChristinaMagma 3 місяці тому
Same 😂
@IamSinP
@IamSinP 3 місяці тому
Same till I started listening to the video only to realize he is giving the scammers key tips to avoid
@RoxxyPane
@RoxxyPane 3 місяці тому
bro lightening is jus a charge port ya act like the device changed ???? coulda been micro usb still the same mf product bro usb c is not a feature
@taylor1038
@taylor1038 3 місяці тому
@@RoxxyPane Maybe if you dont' have to charge it every week. I only want to bring one type of charging cable with me, it just makes life easier. For $550 blooming dollaridoos I expect it to have the latest and greatest charging port not shitty old lightning.
@YouTube_stole_my_handle
@YouTube_stole_my_handle 3 місяці тому
⁠@@RoxxyPaneit’s a SLOW, OUTDATED, and PROPRIETARY charge port.
@YordanMilenov-yj7ux
@YordanMilenov-yj7ux 3 місяці тому
This is why I don’t buy from private sellers anymore unless the whole thing goes through some sort of online market or shop, be it amazon or eBay or or… that can give me a good customer protection. I just don’t buy from people directly, except if it’s furniture or something like that. But electronics it’s a no no for me
@SoSuave25
@SoSuave25 21 день тому
Yup, tech is really easy to replicate/modify, so if there is a deal that seems to good to be true, it usually is 😅
@cyberartsy
@cyberartsy 3 місяці тому
Dude! My hubby was about to purchase “new in a box” AirPods from a seller who created his account last year! I pulled the breaks on this fast. Then I see your video and half of the things you mentioned this scammer did! Crazy! Always go with your gut. It will never steer you wrong.
@simplyemily8251
@simplyemily8251 3 місяці тому
bros risking his life for us vetting scammers. mad respect!
@cc8530
@cc8530 3 місяці тому
Is he buying from weapons dealers? Don’t be so dramatic
@clutch2827
@clutch2827 3 місяці тому
@@cc8530 LOLOLOLOL
@envyLP333
@envyLP333 3 місяці тому
It's not the serious touch grass
@simplyemily8251
@simplyemily8251 3 місяці тому
@@envyLP333 gfys
@JohnPaul-jn1fo
@JohnPaul-jn1fo 3 місяці тому
risking his life?
@SaundersSings
@SaundersSings 3 місяці тому
I definitely got scammed by 2 different sellers (for AirPods Max and Pros) during Christmas time. I tried to do as much research and ask as many valid questions as possible, but they still got me. It’s SO frustrating. 😤
@xroyalstevenx9151
@xroyalstevenx9151 3 місяці тому
Same, but you learn what to look for after. The fake pros I got had a real serial number, put a flashlight through the case and you can see they’re missing components. Put your nail between the case ridge and it’ll split it apart, apples is glued shut.
@corpingtons
@corpingtons 3 місяці тому
But the quality is good you’re not getting scammed also apple has no warranty it just doesn’t matter
@malikkelly
@malikkelly 3 місяці тому
⁠@@xroyalstevenx9151wrong I have fake pros with no gap
@iminacatsuit
@iminacatsuit 3 місяці тому
@@corpingtonsfound the scammer
@davidlebel9687
@davidlebel9687 3 місяці тому
New and unopened is a dead giveaway. I would only buy something used. Also, if the price is too low, it’s a scam. People want the most for their item so if it’s new or like new yet it’s priced 50% of retail, it’s likely a scam.
@PringlesUnleashed
@PringlesUnleashed 3 місяці тому
First flaw is with the coverage… the warranty starts when you connect your phone with he AirPods max. And the warranty with this serial number was expired. How can the warranty be expired when the AirPods are still sealed? It has nothing to do with the purchase date. First BIG red flag.
@robotguitar6938
@robotguitar6938 3 місяці тому
Definitely not correct.
@dailychillvibe6012
@dailychillvibe6012 3 місяці тому
not exactly. warranty start after the customer paid for the product. Apple or any other retail store are required to enter the serial number on the POS so they can keep track the limited warrant for Apple items. it does not matter you are buying for someone else or yourself and the person who own the headphone didn't open it. the warranty clock is still counting down.
@floraw5311
@floraw5311 3 місяці тому
Some things to look out for when buying a pair: on the fakes, on the back of the box it will say 2023 which is supposed to be 2020, the text on the stickers on the bottom of box(where it says the serial number) it’s supposed to be (S) Serial, on the fakes it says (S)Serial. As for the headphones themselves, the fakes are missing the pinholes to detach the headband from the earcups, you can find these in the earcup when you remove the padding. I’ve done extensive research before I bought a pair myself and managed to get a real pair for a good price while looking out for these things.
@k1w1.
@k1w1. 3 місяці тому
These don't mean anything anymore, all of these have been fixed on a good batch
@floraw5311
@floraw5311 3 місяці тому
@@k1w1. I haven’t seen any pairs w the pinhole yet and I’m pretty up to date with reps.
@k1w1.
@k1w1. 3 місяці тому
@@floraw5311 I have a pair of fakes with the pinhole.
@Cody.Little
@Cody.Little 3 місяці тому
I also did extensive research and came to the same conclusion about the pinholes. I met up with someone that had the pinholes and believe it or not, they were fake. I was quite surprised as all others didn’t have the pinholes, but luckily other factors (headband was bendable, button was plastic and clicky, crown wasn’t smooth when turning) caught my eye and I didn’t buy them
@floraw5311
@floraw5311 3 місяці тому
@@Cody.Little I’ve actually seen someone drill holes in them themselves but they weren’t centered lol
@Frosty_V0
@Frosty_V0 7 місяців тому
Damn, you were mad intimidating in the meetups 😂👍🏼. Never seen that side of you before 😂.
@JoshuaChang
@JoshuaChang 7 місяців тому
Had the kids shakin in their boots!! I was lowkey nervous too 😬
@Frosty_V0
@Frosty_V0 7 місяців тому
@@JoshuaChang 🤣👍🏼
@user-sl3vl4mw1k
@user-sl3vl4mw1k 4 місяці тому
I drove an hour to buy a new iphone 11 pro max from a guy on FB marketplace three years ago. I immediately knew it was a fake after holding it and told the guy I don't want it because it didn't seem real. He didn't even try to argue with me and said "ok, let me know if you change your mind" and left. I decided to buy one from the apple store instead which was a good decision.
@summerqueen4073
@summerqueen4073 4 місяці тому
You made the right decision cause that obviously was a 1:1 iPhone.
@joh.9531
@joh.9531 3 місяці тому
I learned my lesson buying a scam. If the product is in a sealed box, then a seller won't let you open it without handing over the money, so can't check it out, especially to run it. Locally here, the Apple store staff are selling empty boxes from products to the scammers, who then put stolen goods in a real apple box, and then seal it so you can't check.
@AC-lt5ro
@AC-lt5ro 3 місяці тому
Wow 😯 didn’t know about the empty boxes
@joh.9531
@joh.9531 3 місяці тому
@@AC-lt5ro thanks for noticing. It was the police (Vancouver, CA) who told me about Apple store employees selling bundles of perfect empty Apple boxes, in the situation where Apple store customers didn't want to take home the box. I'm guessing at prices, but I can imagine a perfect Apple box being worth maybe $40 to a scammer, so 25 boxes would be $1000 to the crooked employee. I asked the police why didn't they act, since every box has a serial #. They said that neither the police nor Apple care, so no point. The police said they discovered criminals having little factories for stuffing the boxes with stolen stuff. And I learned the lesson that everyone in this post should know - why would anybody sell a brand new Apple product sealed in a box? There are vanishingly few legit reasons. I'll never buy other than directly from Apple, and also not Apple refurbished, for similar reasons. I learned my lesson on the refurb route also.
@rottiek423
@rottiek423 3 місяці тому
They are all over eBay. I asked for a picture of the actual product and was told in sealed box on a listing that for a product that was listed as open box. Really made me suspicious. Very glad I saw your video.
@Cwoiisant
@Cwoiisant 7 місяців тому
loved the video! crazy seeing how many scammers there are and how they mainly reacted the same way
@JoshuaChang
@JoshuaChang 7 місяців тому
The crazy thing is that they're all relatively young, in high school. Two of them couldn't even drive as they probably haven't gotten their drivers license.
@mxemxemxe
@mxemxemxe 3 місяці тому
I really appreciate the excellent sound quality of your videos! Thank you and keep up the good work!
@Jcmronn
@Jcmronn 3 місяці тому
Don’t buy from marketplace, don’t buy if they’re young. If it’s suspicious or off you’re most likely right!
@lordbyron3603
@lordbyron3603 3 місяці тому
Good detective work dude ! I actually learned something. Thanks 🙏
@ved861
@ved861 7 місяців тому
this is honestly scary
@Catalogrun
@Catalogrun 5 місяців тому
you won’t even know you have fake ones
@LALAKERSHOW
@LALAKERSHOW 3 місяці тому
Not really just buy retail!
@iAmNothingness
@iAmNothingness 3 місяці тому
You're getting scammed either way 😂😂😂😂
@stereothrilla8374
@stereothrilla8374 3 місяці тому
Not really. It’s a fake pair of headphones. The potential threat of international nuclear war is scary. Reevaluate your definition of scary and live your best life.🎉
@JoeyMx
@JoeyMx 3 місяці тому
@@stereothrilla8374You really read far too deep into this comment. Bless you! You have such a negative mindset! Get well soon!
@Mrmassikar
@Mrmassikar 3 місяці тому
Little tip, there’s no reason to sell a sealed apple product, Apple will accept a refund even after a month after purchase, as long as it’s sealed and preferably you have the receipt they will have no issues, so if someone’s selling a sealed product let them know, if they don’t want to do so it’s most likely a scam
@Dark_side9999
@Dark_side9999 3 місяці тому
what about gift or deal, you cant return those
@DocMankey
@DocMankey 3 місяці тому
What back protector are you using on your iPhone?
@DustinEvans1966
@DustinEvans1966 3 місяці тому
Lol I was just at that big electronics market in Shenzhen China. They were wrapping up apple boxes with that shrink wrap plastic out in the open 😂.
@MrSamPhoenix
@MrSamPhoenix 3 місяці тому
Good detective work. You should do more videos like this!
@whysoenvious
@whysoenvious 3 місяці тому
Yeah apple care thing so wild. I had a guy with AirPod pros have a real SN and still apparently had applecare and even had the SN on the product but when I tested them the transparency mode was hella off and the transition into noise cancellation click was weird. The beep too was weird opening. It was for AirPods Pro’s gen 2s
@dennishaughton4554
@dennishaughton4554 3 місяці тому
Way to go. Thanks for making the scammers smarter!!!
@srishanthreddy3000
@srishanthreddy3000 4 місяці тому
thanks for letting us know gonna get better with scamming next time
@Conspiracorner
@Conspiracorner 3 місяці тому
Rs,Brodie helpin is out
@est1727ed
@est1727ed 3 місяці тому
I have sold a few things online and I do got some crazy stories but unfortunately with FB hacks being kinda easy nowadays, you cannot longer use the profile as a reliable way to get info. Always ask to meet in a place where scammers fear. In front of a police station. There nothing safer than that.
@JayandM
@JayandM 3 місяці тому
Scammers taking notes how to improve their scams
@Craichy
@Craichy 7 місяців тому
My first experience with airpods was buying fakes on fbm. I was so dissatisfied with the product. Connecting to my hoine while in the case, weird volume issues. . I didn’t really realize that I got duped until I decided to buy Airpods Pros 2 from an actual store. Love the damn things.
@powerbicarl
@powerbicarl 3 місяці тому
Thanks for helping the scammers sharpen their tool box
@TerrelThompson
@TerrelThompson 3 місяці тому
It wasn’t passive aggressive. You initiated a conversation then abandoned it for hours lmao
@Augmented_AI
@Augmented_AI 3 місяці тому
Is it the same for xbox and playstations? Can you do a video for that?
@fs3966
@fs3966 3 місяці тому
Hello I just stumbled upon your video. Great video what kind of iPhone case is that and where could I get my hands on one.
@JoshuaChang
@JoshuaChang 3 місяці тому
Thank you, here's a link to the case: bit.ly/412ZBko
@ronjuno
@ronjuno 6 місяців тому
Thank you for this!
@cocutou
@cocutou 24 дні тому
Seller profiles does not work. There are a bunch of profiles created in like 2007-2010 that are actually scammers. It also seems legit with other listings, friends, location, school, etc. I suspect that these are mostly hacked accounts or bought accounts that the scammer use to look legit... This is why I only sell on FB and refuse to buy anything on the secondary market.
@Lime2008
@Lime2008 3 місяці тому
Hey, what’s the case are you wearing on your iPhone? What’s the brand and where to get? Thanks🙏🏻
@JoshuaChang
@JoshuaChang 3 місяці тому
Yo! Here's a link to it: bit.ly/412ZBko
@AguiBounce-ge2gi
@AguiBounce-ge2gi 3 місяці тому
That’s the reason I just bought directly from best buy. I know they make a lot of fakes and they look very similar. So why risk it ..
@AC-lt5ro
@AC-lt5ro 3 місяці тому
@JoshuaChang thanks for the info, non related which brand iPhone case is that?
@JoshuaChang
@JoshuaChang 3 місяці тому
This one: bit.ly/412ZBko
@piqieme
@piqieme 3 місяці тому
OMG. it's basically the same modus operandi here at my country Malaysia. I was looking to but Airpod pro 2 in the fb marketplace, meet up with the seller, he came with his family members haha. he said that it was his son's. thank God it was already opened, looked brand new, tested the sound quality and spatial audio, it was basically a fake. that day, I also met 3 other seller all basically scammer with the similar modus operandi, it's from a birthday gift, their brother/sister's airpod etc up until the 4th seller, got the original one.
@TomQsTechTips
@TomQsTechTips 3 місяці тому
The AirPods pros (not max) are almost impossible to tell if they’re fake just by looking at them and handling them. We took one that didn’t sound right to an Apple service provider and they told us there were hundreds of repair requests for that particular serial number. I’m not sure if you could get an Apple Store to tell you the same thing, but that would be a way of determining if it’s fake. The serial number in your video undoubtedly has service requests made on it even though it’s unopened.
@austinbrady
@austinbrady 6 місяців тому
Love the new thumbnail version!
@JoshuaChang
@JoshuaChang 6 місяців тому
👀
@austinbrady
@austinbrady 6 місяців тому
@@JoshuaChang I've had this video in my watchlist for three weeks and that thumbnail made me click lol
@etorres4u
@etorres4u 3 місяці тому
Thanks to you the scammer will make sure not to repeat the same mistakes again.
@thomas_xsg
@thomas_xsg 7 місяців тому
Great video and great tips... best way to avoid them though is to buy in a (Apple) store. Why risk being scammed for a few dollar off?
@MaticTheProto
@MaticTheProto 6 місяців тому
Because apple is trash Why let them get away with 200% margins
@TeezoTarantino
@TeezoTarantino 3 місяці тому
& here's how we can combat fakes. Wait until Apple or an Apple Certified Retailer has a sale👌🏾 or save up until u can buy a legit one. It's not worth the risk of being burned $300
@RadulphusDnB
@RadulphusDnB 3 місяці тому
you doxxed the sellers address a second before you showed the censored version lol
@markstewart7559
@markstewart7559 3 місяці тому
Golden rule here, don’t buy anything of value from Marketplace, just rife with scammers.
@MaricruzQuezada
@MaricruzQuezada 4 місяці тому
I almost got scammed into buying some this weekend but I did my research as I was waiting for people. It all checked out and I almost fell for it until 2 scammers sent me the same serial number and they were both in different cities. 😥 I just went to buy them retail at that point. Ugh I’m so relieved though ! It seemed so legit can’t believe I was smart enough to dodge that bullet
@zx_fra
@zx_fra 3 місяці тому
daaamn congrats man, good job right there❤
@tommyguns4178
@tommyguns4178 3 місяці тому
I was the scammer. I noted the inconsistency and updated them. Business is booming thanks to you. Thank you!
@fallen_angel808
@fallen_angel808 3 місяці тому
Great tips!! For me, I’m lucky enough to live on O’ahu which we have a couple of Apple Stores within driving distance. What I usually tell them is if they can meet me at the Apple Store. So far, each time I tell them that they don’t respond.
@totamendez9999
@totamendez9999 3 місяці тому
Almost fell for it. Fake AirPods Max at Poshmark and there are so many there. Buyers Beware!
@49ers501
@49ers501 3 місяці тому
offer up is full of air pods max scammers too
@opensky1710
@opensky1710 3 місяці тому
“Scammers getting smarter everyday because of me!” lol
@lordlabakku9000
@lordlabakku9000 18 днів тому
Really good information brother ❤
@Chilikanin_
@Chilikanin_ 7 місяців тому
Many scammers that tries to sell fake AirPods Pro gen 2 in my area have the box in plastic wrap and the pull tabs when the real once only have pull tabs and no plastic wrap.
@andresgarcia6337
@andresgarcia6337 3 місяці тому
Wow this video was so helpful!
@annlue1
@annlue1 7 місяців тому
I’ve came to the same conclusion as this video over the summer. Dealt this multiple times tryna buy some but obviously I don’t have the time or energy to make a video. I just assume all are fake and you can easily spot with their other listing. 80% on fb marketplace are fake
@youngmateta
@youngmateta 3 місяці тому
i don't understand how the serial # still verified tho. did you check any of the serial #'s in person?
@aidn_0828
@aidn_0828 7 місяців тому
Yeah there are a lot of scammers out there. One thing that I would recommend with airpods pro 2, is if the pull tabs are legit or not. That is the best way to see if they are fake or not. They are either pull off smoothly with the real ones, or they pull off roughly with the fake ones.
@ryanboruto5312
@ryanboruto5312 6 місяців тому
Yeahh thats the main way, Apple cares alot about the unboxing experience, the same cant be said for the fakes.
@skreeog
@skreeog 4 місяці тому
I don't know, i sold a macbook air without receipt but new, because for apple the warranty is tied to the serial number, not to a receipt...
@cedvelt
@cedvelt 3 місяці тому
If a price is too good to be true its a scam. Most important lesson in this video
@henryha835
@henryha835 3 місяці тому
My cousin almost got scammed by fake AirPod pros we looked at it and realized it had fake vents so we knew it was fake and told the guy we weren’t gonna buy them fakes are getting really good now
@sugardoughnuts
@sugardoughnuts 3 місяці тому
On Canal St., NYC, you can find these and.. the Vision Pro 😂😂 -hot off the back of a… scam
@sadracdanielnegronmarin4127
@sadracdanielnegronmarin4127 3 місяці тому
i love your case, where do you buy it?
@JoshuaChang
@JoshuaChang 3 місяці тому
Thanks, I love it too. It's this one: bit.ly/412ZBko
@AJGalecki
@AJGalecki 3 місяці тому
First red flag, selling an unopened pair of something expensive for much cheaper than it’s worth. Second red flag, selling anything unopened. It’s either stolen, or it’s fake.
@joh.9531
@joh.9531 3 місяці тому
Excuse me while I agree with you 1000%
@seedney
@seedney 3 місяці тому
Ok, but how to tell if they haven't stole it? and what if everything seems legit, even apple care+ working, but no apple store in my country?
@alfieprothero2774
@alfieprothero2774 6 місяців тому
One of the easiest ways to tell is looking at the plastic film on the outside, and how it comes together. Apple ones will be a very neat straight line where they seal, down the centre of one side (think it’s usually the bottom but could be wrong on this). Fakes will usually have a much messier join, that isn’t centred and isn’t always flush with the rest of the film!
@7531monkey
@7531monkey 3 місяці тому
Easily faked.
@alfieprothero2774
@alfieprothero2774 3 місяці тому
@@7531monkey you would think so, but surprisingly hard to do! The machinery that Apple uses to seal there’s is prohibitively expensive for most copying, who are using a standard heat sealer or heat gun
@YoutubeKenny
@YoutubeKenny 3 місяці тому
thanks bro, now i need to change my listing title, and no birthday gift... alrighty no invoice, i lost it! ikidddddd
@jairofernandez9009
@jairofernandez9009 3 місяці тому
My tell tell sign is the shrink wrap seem running on the thinner sides of the product will be wavy or uneven, where Apples seem will be perfectly straight and no wrinkles at the corners
@JAYJAY1787
@JAYJAY1787 3 місяці тому
Dude that camera quality is amazing!!!
@eimantaspivoras
@eimantaspivoras 3 місяці тому
Hi! What is the iphones case? It is so beautiful! Please share!
@JoshuaChang
@JoshuaChang 3 місяці тому
Here you go: bit.ly/412ZBko
@dascott10
@dascott10 3 місяці тому
Problem is they can steal the # as well on the electronic firmware and place it on the electronic hardware. I checked the AirPod max electronically and it was registered as real but the quality was horrible. I bought some from eBay and fortunately eBay guaranteed that what I bought was what was advertised so when I got the Apple AirPod maxes and I noticed that they did not have the hole for the adjustment of the headband. I called the guy on it and sent him photos and said I’m gonna report you to eBay even though he didn’t accept returns all of a sudden within four minutes he accepted returns and I returned the AirPod maxes fake and got my money back.
@superbad0415
@superbad0415 3 місяці тому
Total head ache. Why even bother? With China, there will always be fakes around. So just to be safe, just purchase the head phone from legit stores or if you can't afford, buy the less expensive one.
@MattisProbably
@MattisProbably 6 днів тому
If the price is too good then it's either fake, you get a box with weights in it or it's stolen goods. On Facebook in a photography group someone shared that they bought a lens, the Nikkor Z 70-200 f/2.8S. That's a 2600€ lens and they got it for 1200€... Now they actually did get the lens. It was working perfectly, too. But that price there is NO WAY that thing isn't stolen. They also bought it on a plattform where the seller receives their money after the customer received the ordered item and left a positive review.
@rba9999
@rba9999 3 місяці тому
I had the same thing happen to me from Amazon Refurbished Airpods Max. AMAZON didn't realize that someone had swapped the cans and returned a fake to them. Nonetheless, amazon took them back but weren't really concerned about this scam, and didn't ask much questions.
@theminicooper
@theminicooper 3 місяці тому
What I've been seeing lately also is someone selling something "For a relative/friend" and they put an email or a phone number in the add and they turn on vacation mode so you cannot message them on Facebook - forcing you to contact them the other way! It's so obvious!!! But dam that 2022 Toyota Highlander fully loaded for $10 000 looked like such a deal! 😆
@Can-xs6qt
@Can-xs6qt 3 місяці тому
I don’t understand why u spend 300 just put 200 on top and buy it clean Better than lose your hard worked 300
@slimiyke7460
@slimiyke7460 3 місяці тому
Could you please share a link to your phone case? Thank you.
@JoshuaChang
@JoshuaChang 3 місяці тому
Here you go: bit.ly/412ZBko
@sidensvans67
@sidensvans67 3 місяці тому
Good work . Top Man .
@iurcic
@iurcic 3 місяці тому
would be great to to buy it and try to compare the audio and build quality with the original product
@Lauren-gs7bn
@Lauren-gs7bn 3 місяці тому
But where do they get them from? Where do they get the fake?
@gpfraser1
@gpfraser1 7 місяців тому
Wow, this was a great investigative report - including undercover ops!
@Gamer-xb1eo
@Gamer-xb1eo 4 місяці тому
Even if the serial number on the box is correct the one inside on original device would be invalid. I have seen airpods pros with genuine serial number of the box but fake ones on the device.
@greatpunit
@greatpunit 3 місяці тому
Looking at your video, in 2015 i had purchased an apple tv packed piece. Similar story it was as he didn’t had the receipt but i was lucky enough that the box piece was a genuine apple product.
@Fallowfielder
@Fallowfielder 5 місяців тому
What a great video 👍 I’ve been looking to buy some Apple AirPods Max , and as you do, I looked on the Apple website and over here in the U.K. they retail for £499.00 and the same on amazon, which is what I expected. Then, I started looking on eBay and guess what…. Exactly as your outcome, lots of listings for sealed AirPods Max for £300 and I was almost taken in. I did message a couple of the sellers, asking if they had the original receipt and they said yes, they could provide that with the sale. A couple of days later I got a message from the seller, saying he would reduce the price by another £30 and that didn’t make sense, if they were genuine !!! Why are they allowed to sell counterfeit AirPods Max on eBay ? and would I have got my money back ? Anyway… great informative video 👍 only just found your channel and obviously I have subscribed and loo😢forward to seeing more content and reviews. Thanks again Roy
@summerqueen4073
@summerqueen4073 4 місяці тому
Cause of the listing
@Zyck76
@Zyck76 2 місяці тому
Great video! Unfortunately I got scammed and I’m getting the situation rectified and should be getting my money back soon
@celebrityrog
@celebrityrog 3 місяці тому
1. Meet the person at the company stores, like Apple. Have Apple look up the serial and know they're not stolen or have issues. I do this if I sell or buy products. 2. Apple doesn't shrinkwrap products either. The photo gave it away.
@buildingabetterwebsite
@buildingabetterwebsite 3 місяці тому
I always go to coffee shops, and if the box is "factory" sealed , i tell the person i have to open the seal, if they are fake, i can feel it and most of them leave.
@KanwarAnand
@KanwarAnand 3 місяці тому
If you’re going to buy an iPhone you’re going to want to compare the screens. Often generic screens are installed that don’t have the same vibrant colour of brightness. I’ve been scammed once.
@BossChefJC
@BossChefJC 3 місяці тому
I bought a pair of AirPod pros, looks and plays great. Didn’t know til a year later went in Apple for check up. Surprise how those guys made it. 😢
@Teegray1124
@Teegray1124 Місяць тому
where did you get your case.
@SkinCareLuver
@SkinCareLuver 3 місяці тому
The scam is they aren't worth the price tag. I got the galaxy Z fold 3 for $600 which was still going for $1700 down-payment. I'll pay me before I pay anyone. Also if it's designer clothing I want I go to official luxury clothing retailers and wait for a huge sale
@jackalneck
@jackalneck 3 місяці тому
What’s AirPods Maxis?
@Riggsy10
@Riggsy10 3 місяці тому
Joshua, what iPhone case are you using?
@JoshuaChang
@JoshuaChang 3 місяці тому
Yo! I'm using the Nomad Sport Case. bit.ly/412ZBko
@JuztoKik
@JuztoKik 2 місяці тому
I just wanted to say that when I was a student I personally bought a brand new MacBook pro a couple of years back, off one of these websites.It's a genuine machine that's been running smooth for years Not every single person is there to scam you. Some people do get discounts or don't need the stuff - just do your due diligence
@DioneyMoralesXicer
@DioneyMoralesXicer 3 місяці тому
Another huge tell from the pictures he sent you is how crooked the plastic wrapping is. A lot of people don't realize this but although Apple doesn't do plastic wrap anymore, devices that still do have a straight and perfect wrap. Original Apple devices have extremely meticulous plastic wrap, with clean flat even edges and the lines where the plastic meets and closes is straight and even. It's so easy to tell on fakes because their plastic wrapping is horrible and has crumples everywhere.
@TechMDYoutube
@TechMDYoutube 3 місяці тому
Well, the recipe for disaster on, this would be not checking the AirPods, because all the other stuff can be circumvented. Always check your AirPods. For example, you could give the serial number of to the Chinese makers of these. And the serial that you purchased yourself. Get 100 units made and then you have your email and your physical receipt with that original purchase.
@Jsiurano
@Jsiurano 3 місяці тому
My homie bought a MacBook Pro in a parking lot. In the box was a phone book lol and the dude was gone
@JohnLacatus
@JohnLacatus 3 місяці тому
2 years ago i bought an Ipad pro 12.9 M1 cellular for 350.00 with pencil. I thought it was to good to be true and you know what I'm still using it to this day have it on my account and everything it's perfect. You do find good deals but I agree do your research.
@danielbo4043
@danielbo4043 3 місяці тому
This is way more helpful for the scammers than it is to us though..
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