A conman has defrauded an IT business in the eastern suburbs of Adelaide, marking his second victim as he absconds with $13,000 in cash.
Offering Apple computer products at unbeatable prices, he delivers nothing but boxes filled with newspaper, flour, and sugar.
According to police, the scammer visited a Smithfield restaurant brandishing what seemed to be a legitimate Apple identity card, promoting discounted Apple iPads and iPhones.
The victim examined some authentic products before striking a deal for $6,000 to purchase five iPads and ten iPhones.
The fraudster then reorganized his products into their original packaging and stepped outside, claiming he needed to go to his car for a receipt book.
Subsequently, the impostor presented the seemingly identical packages and exited with the cash.
‘Upon checking the bags later, he (the victim) discovered they contained corn flour and Chinese newspapers,’ stated the police.
Described by police, the dubious salesman had a strong European accent, appeared to be of Mediterranean descent, was approximately 30 to 35 years old, stood about 165 centimeters tall, and had a stocky build with short brown to gray hair.
Authorities urge anyone who is approached with heavily discounted iPhones or iPads to reach out to them immediately.
