April 26th 2024.
A woman, whose identity is being kept anonymous, recently found herself in a shocking and unfortunate situation. After spending a significant amount of money, nearly £2000, on what she believed to be two brand new iPhone 15 Pro Max's, she was left with nothing but disappointment and a feeling of being duped. The phones she received were not the real deal, but rather cleverly crafted fakes made out of clay.
The 36-year-old businesswoman came across the phones for sale on a popular social media marketplace and decided to reach out to the seller. After exchanging messages, they both agreed to meet in person to complete the transaction. The woman, who wishes to remain unnamed, shared that the seller seemed trustworthy and even provided her with his home address. She added that he was very active on social media, constantly posting photos of himself, which gave her the impression that everything was legitimate.
Together with her husband, the woman went to the seller's home in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. They chatted normally for a short while, but things took a dark turn when the woman tried to open the iPhone boxes to inspect the products. The suspect suddenly became aggressive and threatened her with a gun, warning her not to open the boxes. In fear for her safety, the woman complied and handed over the money, which he demanded - 13,000 BRL. The seller then quickly left the scene in his car.
After the seller had left, the woman and her husband excitedly opened the boxes, only to find that they had been tricked. The phones inside were not the highly coveted iPhones, but instead, they were elaborately crafted replicas made of clay. To make matters worse, the suspect even had the audacity to contact the woman again and threaten her and her family.
Feeling completely helpless, the woman immediately called the police and her bank to try and cancel the transaction. However, it was too late, as the suspect had already withdrawn the money from her account. She was relieved to hear that the perpetrator had been arrested in Belo Horizonte on Thursday.
According to the police, the suspect is a 31-year-old influencer with a large social media following of nearly 300,000 people. He has denied any involvement in the crime, but the authorities have evidence to suggest otherwise. They believe that he used a firearm to intimidate and extort money from the innocent woman.
The victim of this deceitful act expressed her shock and disbelief, saying that she had never seen anything like it before. The phone boxes were impeccable and looked brand new, completely sealed. She and her husband were left baffled by the sheer creativity and cunningness of the crime.
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