There’s a Crazy iPhone Scam Going on at Apple Stores That’s Designed to Ruin People’s Lives

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There’s a sinister iPhone scam that criminals are pulling at Apple Stores. It targets the poor and designed to ruin your life by destroying your credit. I feel like this should be common sense, but if anyone ever offers you $200 to go buy a new iPhone at the Apple Store… Uh…. Don’t take it. It’s apparently part of a deliberate scheme involving unlocking these devices and selling them abroad. As an investigative journalist in Denver found out, one scumbag is doing it by targeting the poor and down-on-their-luck who might need the cash the most.

[H/T: Complex]

Brandon Wenerd is BroBible's publisher, helping start this site in 2009. He lives in Los Angeles and likes writing about music and culture. His podcast is called the Mostly Occasionally Show, featuring interviews with artists and athletes, along with a behind-the-scenes view of BroBible. Read more of his work at brandonwenerd.com. Email: brandon@brobible.com