Cheap phones claimed to be found in the sea; FATA police warned about a scam

FATA Police warned about advertisements selling mobile phones at unusual prices and claiming that they belong to damaged shipments at sea.

Sefir Arjan - Social group: FATA police warned about advertisements selling cheap phones claiming to belong to damaged shipments at sea.

Col. Javad Mukhtarrezaei, the cultural and social deputy of FATA police, pointed to the publication of deceptive advertisements in cyberspace and stated: By abusing the desire of people to buy goods at a low price, fraudsters may receive sums of money under the title of deposit, shipping fee or prepayment by publishing unreal advertisements, and after depositing the money, they cut off their relationship with the buyer.

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He added: In some cases, the supplied phones may actually exist, but the exposure of electronic parts to sea salt water and extreme humidity can cause corrosion of internal parts, damage to boards, battery and display, and the occurrence of hidden malfunctions in the device's operation; Problems that may appear after purchase and cause financial damage to the buyer.

Referring to the legal and telecommunication risks of buying such goods, Mukhtar Rezaei clarified: In case of illegal entry of the phone or lack of necessary conditions for registration in the peer system, there is a possibility of disconnection of mobile phone network services. Also, the lack of a valid invoice, warranty and after-sales service makes legal pursuit and compensation difficult for buyers.

The cultural and social deputy of FATA police continued to emphasize on the principles of safe shopping and said: Citizens should refrain from paying any deposit or advance payment before viewing and checking the product and verifying the identity of the seller, and do not be deceived by very low prices and exciting advertisements in cyberspace.

In the end, he noted: the purchase of mobile phones and other electronic equipment should be done from reputable and licensed stores, and buyers, while receiving an official invoice, should ensure the authenticity of the product, the ability to be registered in the peer system, and the availability of a valid warranty. Citizens can also report the issue through official FATA police channels if they encounter suspicious cases.

The publication of the news of the removal of a number of iPhone 18 from the waters of the Persian Gulf, if it is true, has raised questions about the ownership and legal fate of these goods. Article 157 of the Law on Customs Affairs specifies the mechanism of delivery, storage and assignment of the iPhone 18 pulled out of the water.

The FATA police warned about the trick of fraud with the promise of earning dollars from performing simple tasks; The method that starts with the payment of small amounts and ends with the demand for Tether and extortion.

The head of FATA police in Isfahan province warned about fake text messages for Kalaberg registration and livelihood subsidy and asked citizens to prevent the theft of their bank information by checking the sender's registration number and avoiding anonymous links.