University Student Who Paid N321k For iPhone X Gets Box Filled With Concrete Instead (Photos)
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The University student £650 for an iPhone X and discovered it was filled with concrete
A Newcastle University student identified simply as Omar, who thought he had found a good bargain when he discovered a new iPhone X for sale online priced at £650 (N321,000), has just discovered that he has become the victim of a fraudster who used concrete putty to make the empty box feel heavy.
While speaking to a correspondent, Omar said: ‘Once I gave him the money he kind of almost ran away. It was actually a present for my mum, that’s why I didn’t open it on the spot, I wanted to give it to her sealed.’
The Shpock account used by ‘Jamie A’ had a profile picture featuring two children as Omar, only realised what had happened once the scammer had driven off.
Omar said: ‘Once I got back to my room I opened it and I soon realised it was a scam. The concrete he used matches the weight of the actual iPhone X. I have quite a lot of Apple products and I have held the box, I know what it weighs and it’s very similar.
‘I had to pay my rent a week or two later so I struggled with that. I was not cautious enough and feel quite stupid about what I did.’
Omar, who is originally from London, believes the criminal is still operating on Shpock and has warned others to take care buying phones online.
Omar added: ‘£650 is quite a lot of money for a student or for anyone. I hope the person gets caught.’