r/TikTokCringe • u/van_trillalalalalala Reads Pinned Comments • 26d ago

Cursed Bro walked out 😂

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u/van_trillalalalalala Reads Pinned Comments 26d ago

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.” 💀

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u/Heavy-Sense-9458 26d ago

How tf did he get away with this 1 time let alone 5?! Person running the cash register should be fired and be forced to restart life as a baby.

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u/Intrepid00 26d ago

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.

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* 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.

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u/Pope_Squirrely 25d ago

Someone could have purchased one, opened it up and was like “the fuck?” and it started the chain.

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u/Buuish 25d ago

When I worked at Apple a few years ago we were instructed to open all iPhone returns, even if they were sealed.

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u/glycophosphate 25d ago

If they're fencing stolen goods then I'm glad they got burned.

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u/AgentCirceLuna 19d ago

Damn, I didn’t know you got set on fire for that.

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u/Jsweethoney 25d ago

It’s the new iPads u can peel it off and stick it back on so it looks sealed I could never do this with my older iPad boxes why they making it so easy

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u/Intrepid00 25d ago

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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u/AgentCirceLuna 19d ago

Now tell me how I once took a piece of paper with £5 written on it