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Multi-state Apple fraud ring exposed by DHS after routine traffic stop

The Department of Homeland Security busted a sophisticated counterfeiting operation where fraudsters exploited retail return policies to swap genuine Apple products with counterfeit devices nationwide.

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Chalvin Tan was pulled over for distracted driving in Baldwin County, Alabama. Police discovered 180 Apple devices in his car, along with engraving machines and jigs, suspected of altering counterfeit devices to resemble genuine Apple products.

The traffic stop revealed a sophisticated multi-state fraud ring, according to a recent report from 404 Media.

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