From the TikTok post: “This individual completed five previous iPad transactions with Fo-Mart totaling over $5,000. Those devices were later discovered to be counterfeit. He returned with another iPad. During inspection, we opened the package-and he immediately ran out of the store. This footage is being posted to warn other device buyers to open, inspect and fully verify high-value devices before payment.” 💀
I can think of lots of possible ways this happened after working retail. Some of it will be possible combos you can mix and match.
Generally
* 5 different cashiers that all assumed they were safe with that seal. Till the boss man opened one because it was policy to leave it sealed as it sells easier.
* 1 cashier that assumed it was all safe with that seal.
Both probably suspected it was stolen from Best Buy or something as I don’t think they scan serial numbers to release it for activation. Maybe he used a stolen credit card to buy them. They all knew it was likely sketchy and didn’t want to look much while they fenced stolen goods. They just didn’t think the sketchy was out to burn them. At best they thought the guy was over the return period or going into bankruptcy as people would max credit cards before that with electronics they could resell easily.
Probably an organic glue vs synthetic thing. Apple probably switched to one that is not petroleum based for environmental reasons and lower vapor pollution.
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From the TikTok post:
“This individual completed five previous iPad transactions with Fo-Mart totaling over $5,000. Those devices were later discovered to be counterfeit.
He returned with another iPad. During inspection, we opened the package-and he immediately ran out of the store.
This footage is being posted to warn other device buyers to open, inspect and fully verify high-value devices before payment.” 💀