Apple rolls out an anti-theft scanner in its stores to detect fraudulent iPhone returns
Apple has deployed a device in its stores since early October that scans the boxes of returned iPhones and runs checks without breaking the seal, to verify the phone is intact and the box still sealed before it goes back into store inventory. According to Mark Gurman (Bloomberg), the move responds to fraudulent returns in which accessories or components are removed and the package is returned as if unopened. The equipment is based on the technology of the company's Presto machines.
In 40 seconds
- The device scans returned iPhone boxes without breaking the seal and verifies the phone is intact.
- Apple installed it in its stores in early October, according to Mark Gurman in his 'Power On' newsletter.
- It aims to curb fraudulent returns in which accessories or components are removed and resold on the second-hand market.
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