Thieves using Apple Stores to replace stolen iPhones

Chris Oldroyd - tipb.com | 27/01/2012 | Comments (0)

Acoording to a report by Reuters, Apple’s generous customer service may be causing huge problems for victims of iPhone theft. The warranty plan is tied to the iPhone and not the person who owns the phone; this means anyone can take an iPhone to an Apple Store for service or replacement. The ease of trading in stolen iPhones and selling their replacements makes them nearly as tempting as grabbing cash. In cities from coast-to-coast, reports of iPhone thefts are common. While some thieves sell the phones through the traditional channels of fencing stolen goods, examples abound of stol…

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Thieves using Apple Stores to replace stolen iPhones
Chris Oldroyd – tipb.com