In this 4.0 technology era, all transactions can now be conducted online, and all you have to do is sit back at home, waiting for the delivery person to arrive, and “money exchanged for goods” is all it takes. Simple and convenient, right? But remember, with this convenience comes a host of risks. A perfect example is the guy in the story below, who probably learned the hard way that electronic devices, especially phones, should never be bought or sold online.
Specifically, as shared with the online community, the main character in this story joined a group for exchanging and buying phones on social media with the aim of scoring a “good deal” that fits his budget. Then the online transaction happened, and the guy was thrilled, thinking he had found a “great catch.” Indeed, from the outside, it looked just like a genuine iPhone. But as soon as the home screen lit up, the new “owner” of the phone suddenly froze, exclaiming, “Why does this iPhone have CH Play?” For those who may not know, similar to the App Store of the iOS operating system, CH Play is the app store for the Android operating system.
Accordingly, the guy was advertised to buy an iPhone 6s. The exterior was undeniably iPhone, from the bitten apple logo to the legendary Home button. Unfortunately, while the outside was iPhone, the inside was Android. Not to mention, the functionality was limited as the guy didn’t even have the password to access certain features. Should he embarrass himself by messaging the scammer for the password?
Right after “complaining” to the online community, the guy’s story received a lot of attention. Most people offered encouragement, considering it a lesson to grow from. However, there were also a few comments criticizing him for being careless; yes, online transactions are one thing, but when it comes to receiving the item and handing over the money, you should check thoroughly. If you wait until after losing money and then complain online, what good will that do?