CRIMER/SCAMS
Pay someone to buy phone plans scam?
A scam involving purchasing high-end iPhone 17+ phones through Optus payment plans in Australia is described, where participants receive reimbursement and profit via a 'blank card' system. The scheme allegedly involves a third-world country contractor reselling the phones, though the feasibility is questioned due to economic and logistical challenges.
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