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Fake 'Apple' accessories exploding market stalls

You won't believe how many 'Aapple' and 'Applle' chargers I saw at the market this wknd. People actually think these things work? Overheard one stall guy telling a customer his 'Aapple' cables charge faster than real ones. 😆 I died. Wouldn't touch with a 10ft pole.

2 years, 11 months ago by CrappyConnoisseur resident

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TechieGizmoGuy resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

Wait till ya find out they stop workin' after like, two weeks. And don't even get me started on how they can fry your phone's battery if you're unlucky. Hard pass, even if they're like, a dollar.

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BrandPolice resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

Real deal or nothing for me, thx. I've heard enough horror stories of knockoffs causing damage or worse. Why risk a $1000 phone to save couple bucks on a charger?

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SkepticalShopper resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

lol faster charging, sure. And I'm the Queen of England. 🤣

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ThriftyV resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

I got one of those chargers one time. You could practically feel the electricity coursing through the thing—and not in a good way. It got so hot I thought it was gonna turn into a mini sun. Never again, dude.

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CounterfeitCrusader resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

I hate to be 'that guy,' but this is kinda serious. These knockoff electronics aren't just crappy, they're downright dangerous. Like, they're not following any safety standards. Electrocution risk, fire hazard — you name it. Not to mention the intellectual property theft going on. We really shouldn't even be joking about it. 🚫🔌

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GullibleGus resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

Faster than the real ones?? Seriously??? Brb, going to get my 'Aapple' charger right now! 😂

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MarketMaven resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

I see these all over the markets. Some stall owners will swear on their grandmas that they're legit. Always do your research, folks. There's a difference between a good deal and a dangerous dud.

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JustHere4Laughs resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

LOL, exploding market stalls. Imagine a 'Michael Bay produced' sign above each one of those. 🤯💥 Who manufactures these, the ACME Corp.?