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Speaker A shares how they were tricked into buying counterfeit headphones on Facebook Marketplace despite the legit-looking serial number and sealed packaging. Speaker A demonstrates how the fake headphones even triggered the official pairing pop-up on their phone, warning viewers about convincing counterfeits.
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Speaker A shares how they were tricked into buying counterfeit headphones on Facebook Marketplace despite the legit-looking serial number and sealed packaging.
On screen: A man speaks directly to the camera in front of a scrolling background of online marketplace listings while holding a boxed set of headphones.
Although the packaging and accessories matched the original design, the build materials, clicky buttons, and poor audio quality revealed they were fake.
On screen: A man addresses the camera in the foreground while an overhead video demonstrating the unboxing of two sets of AirPods Max plays behind him.
Speaker A demonstrates how the fake headphones even triggered the official pairing pop-up on their phone, warning viewers about convincing counterfeits.
On screen: A split screen shows hands handling and removing an earcup cushion above, while the presenter below puts the fake headphones on his head.
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0:00–0:12 A man speaks directly to the camera in front of a scrolling background of online marketplace listings while holding a boxed set of headphones. On screen: airpods max sealed Local Los Angeles, California Sort by $240 Airpods Max Santa Monica · 2 mi ealed Box... AirPods M.. es · 9 mi AirPods Max $260 apple airpod…
0:12–0:18 A man holds up a white AirPods Max box against a phone screen displaying Apple's serial number verification interface. On screen: Cancel Scan Serial Number Compatible with iOS and iPadOS devices, Apple Watch, or Mac with the latest software. Compatible avec des appareils iOS et iPadOS,…
0:18–0:41 A man addresses the camera in the foreground while an overhead video demonstrating the unboxing of two sets of AirPods Max plays behind him.
0:41–0:47 A split screen displays hands holding an iPhone showing an AirPods pop-up alongside headphones on top, while the presenter talks and holds headphones below. On screen: Not Your AirPods Max
0:47–0:55 A split screen shows hands handling and removing an earcup cushion above, while the presenter below puts the fake headphones on his head.
0:00 Speaker A: Ever been scammed well. Speaker A: I just got hit hard thinking scams would not work on me and it's unreal how sophisticated it was. Speaker A: I snagged these brand new AirPods Max on Facebook Marketplace for a steal. Speaker A: The seller seems legit. Speaker A: The serial number on the box and the purchase date checked out on Apple's website and the box was sealed. Speaker A: I was excited when opening the box. Speaker A: The cables case all looked exactly the same as the original ones but as soon as I started putting them on something felt off.
0:28 Speaker A: The materials were soft and the buttons were clicky and the sound was just horrible. Speaker A: I realized I'd been fooled. Speaker A: These fakes are very well made. Speaker A: They look and feel real even when connecting them to my phone. Speaker A: The official Apple Headphones exclusive pop up comes up so my phone was also completely tricked into thinking they are the real deal. Speaker A: It's terrifying to think how many people probably buy these fakes thinking they got a good deal and would never realize they're using a cheap, low quality product.