locust:
I need to get another phone as I have been managing this one for some time now. However, my main fear is whether the phones displayed in show glasses in the market and are sold cheaper are legit or stolen phones.

Any experience?

sunshineV:
Tecno produces fake phones but those people selling show glass phones will sell the copy of the fake techno for you. Can u imagine how messed up that is?

sunshineV:
Tecno produces fake phones but those people selling show glass phones will sell the copy of the fake techno for you. Can u imagine how messed up that is?

KngGezy:




Like you just spoke my mind. Selling the fake of transsion device is tantamount to double jeopardy. Not that their devices are bad but processor wise it's not really that top notch.

There was a time during scarcity I was in need of a Tecno Spark 2. There was a rumour of a government hold upon all imported goods. Tecno Spark 2 that usually sold for 33 -35k skyrocketed to 39-40k. I searched the whole of legit shops around me and in computer village in futility. Eventually a tout saw me and I told him what I needed. He led me, I securely held my Moneybag in place. He led me to a shop within computer village. The shop guy brought out a brand new sealed pack Tecno spark2.

My normal procedure before buying a phone is to watch YouTube Comparisms, Google the phone and be sure of the accessories that comes with the device. The device they brought out was exactly the same with the original save for some minor flops. Which in the eyes of a green horn is non existent. I told him to open to the pack and give me the phone. I was suspicious of the low price first then the fact that this was a roadside shop.

That's the first rule of staying Safe from Scams
[\b] If it looks too good to be true. Then it probably isn't true

Then I noticed the slight difference in the accessories . I turned on the device in his presence.

The second Rule of staying Safe is

Never buy a phone in a carton and take it home without testing it and confirming the product. If possible test before paying. In big shops you might have paid before collecting the device. Nevertheless test the device if at all its defective they can change it within Max of 5 working days [b]

Lo and behold on a very washed out screen, a funny looking Tecno logo showed. Alarm bells went off in my head. The next thing I noticed is the outdated OS in a current device. I went to the settings and checked and what I saw was astonishing.

I smiled and played along , I already sensed some communication between the seller and the tour. In my mind,true to my nature and knowing that I would have to go and get something else. I indicated a fake interest in the Device. I had all the time to waste and lighten my mood. We started haggling he said 38k, we went on and on till 30k for a fake device.

Eventually I let the cat out of the bag . I told the seller that the device is fake. And the tour whom I thought I trusted

The 3rd rule
[\b] Never trust or lay your hope in a tout. Most of them uses Jazz and all sorts to gain the trust and deceive their victims. They are not your friends. They are there to make money. And after standing under the sun for hours. They wouldn't mind extorting their relatives.

I walked out on the pair , all the while never losing touch with the bundle of cash with me. Although I didn't get what I came for, but i was very pleased with myself.

RubiesBanking:


Don't forget you will regret getting any of these phones

Tecno
Infinix
Itel

Especially the one a certain someone is trying to sell you cause he's now regretting

sunshineV:
Tecno produces fake phones but those people selling show glass phones will sell the copy of the fake techno for you. Can u imagine how messed up that is?

dominique:


Really? I thought they were stolen phones that's why I steer clear off them. I was contemplating buying one Tecno Camon for 19k for my young cousin who lost his phone and was affecting his studies. It looked pretty neat but I couldn't get myself to buy a possibly stolen phone that could land the poor kid in a police cell. Good thing I didn't buy it. I can imagine the useless specs such phone will have

sunshineV:
Tecno produces fake phones but those people selling show glass phones will sell the copy of the fake techno for you. Can u imagine how messed up that is?