‘Lesson learned’ Amazon user rages after opening new iPhone to find ‘horror’ item
AN Amazon shopper has taken to Reddit to complain about a recent order.
The customer claims he was scammed when he bought what he thought was a new iPhone.
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A photo and explanation of the scam were posted on the popular Reddit forum r/amazonprime.
The forum has 120,000 members and is intended for sharing advice and problems.
“Bought iPhone, got bike lights,” one message warned.
The post even includes a photo of the bicycle lights the customer received.
“So many horror stories with Amazon lately. It finally happened to me, I think,” the Redditor continued.
They also shared a screenshot of their Amazon order, which showed the iPhone they wanted.
“Oh boy and I ordered a MacBook last week, it also took a while for them to actually ship it.
“Was your order directly from Amazon or from a third-party seller?” someone asked.
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“Straight from Amazon. I recorded the unboxing so I have proof that I received the wrong item. Hopefully I don’t have to use the video,” the first poster replied.
“Always buy phones in person, never online. My local Verizon store regularly has good deals on brand new phones,” someone else wrote.
“I once received an empty box from US Cellular. They made me file a police report before they would issue a new iPhone.
“You couldn’t even tell the box had been tampered with,” another person warned.
To stay safe, always read the comments and reviews before purchasing from an Amazon seller.
Check the price of the item and whether it is dramatically above or below the usual asking price.
Also check the name of the seller and whether it is legitimate.
It’s worth making bulk purchases of name brand items.
If you receive the wrong order, you can file a complaint with Amazon. Amazon customer service can help you.