Fake phone was sent to me

[Nic23]

 

[dks · Accepted solution]

I can't see your photo, but if it was sent to you, I suggest you contact your local police directly. Also check your credit card statement and contact your financial institution immediately to confirm your credit card has not been hacked or stolen. 

[BellPatricia]

Good morning @Nic23 

Welcome to the Bell community, and thank you very much for reaching out about this.

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@BellPatricia 

[WelshTerrier · Accepted solution]

Good Day & Welcome.

Thank you for taking the time to post this photo & share this with the community.

Did you purchase this phone from an online e-commerce platform or a popular a popular online classified advertising site such as Kijiji where individuals buy, sell, or trade used and new items?

If this item is a fake and was purchased as a working mobile device, you should report this scam to the owner of the website. E.g. Amazon Marketplace Customer service, Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, etc.

If you lost money, you should file a report with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and the local police department.

If you paid by debit or with a credit card, verify your online account and report any suspicious transactions to your financial institution.

I wish I could do more. I can only offer the following with the hope that no one else falls prey to these thieves: "Buyer beware! If it is too good to be true, then it is a scam!"

Take care.