Why are so many people selling BNIB phones? Scam????
I'm Looking for a used iPhone 6S and see lots of people selling BNIB, why would someone sell something they have not even opened?
Jan 6th, 2017 10:09 am
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Jan 7th, 2017 9:46 am
Yeah that's scenario 1. The theft insurance fraud one is quite prevalent on Kijiji as well.jackrabbit000 wrote: ↑ Most likely a contract renewal and they got the phone for free and just selling it for a profit.
Jan 7th, 2017 9:56 am
Jan 7th, 2017 10:04 am
This exactly. When I renew I get the hottest phone out there and sell it for 600-700. On a two year contract with a monthly cost of $60 it works out well.ToniCipriani wrote: ↑ Contract renewal on a retention plan, old phone still works so just selling it for cash.
Or theft insurance scam.
Jan 7th, 2017 10:12 am
Jan 7th, 2017 10:15 am
Honestly when I deal with phones I stick to RFD forums; that's where I sold my last phone.
Jan 8th, 2017 10:26 pm
Lol so you're going to meet at their home where they have the opportunity to mug you? I always meet at McDonalds or Timmies or StarbucksKonowl wrote: ↑ Honestly when I deal with phones I stick to RFD forums; that's where I sold my last phone.
If i were to do it on kijiji i'd probably ask for the IMEI and check if it was stolen, and pickup at their house only. I honestly would never meet in a public place like a mall to make a 500-600 dollar purchase. I did however sell a Blackberry Passport at a mall so I'm a hypocrite I guess LOL.
Jan 9th, 2017 1:41 am
Jan 10th, 2017 11:44 am
Even if the phone is legit initially, you may still run into problems later on - sometimes months later; if the person defaulted on their contract in the future, the carrier will blacklist the phone.So what should I do to avoid buying a insurance fraud phone? Asking ID? Receipt?
Jan 10th, 2017 1:43 pm
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Jan 14th, 2017 9:16 pm
Corporate.Tommy74 wrote: ↑ What carrier? If. I can get free "hottest" phone, on good $60 plan (6GB plus all unlimited as BD byop plan) - sign me up!
Jan 14th, 2017 10:53 pm
A complete stranger, yes. Why not? They know you have a lot of cash on you and it could be someone else's house.
Jan 15th, 2017 9:00 pm