If it seems like too good of a deal to be true, then it probably is, and you’re getting ripped off.
Illinois Police Arrest Counterfeit Electronic Dealers
Have you ever looked online to purchase an item like a new phone, but it’s way too expensive for what you can afford? Of course, you start checking places like Facebook Marketplace or eBay to find it cheaper. Maybe you find it at a flea market.
An even crazier situation, someone approaches you at a gas station or a strange place to purchase this new phone, but it’s so much cheaper. Well, there are two possible reasons why. It’s either a counterfeit or stolen. Either way, stay away.
Four guys in the Chicago suburbs were busted for selling counterfeit electronic products. These guys were old school. They approached people on the street trying to sell the stuff. Many victims fell for it.
The local police busted them with thousands of dollars in cash and hundreds of counterfeit electronics, including many Apple products. My favorite is that they were trying to unload a fake Dyson hair dryer, too. I think it will be a while before these guys try to sell anything again…