Economy
More than a million used mobile phones allegedly sold as new in millionaire scheme
A GNR-led operation in Portugal, part of a 19-country international effort codenamed 'Troja', targeted a criminal organization suspected of selling over one million used mobile phones as new. The scheme caused an estimated 300 million euros in consumer losses and over 30 million euros in VAT fraud across EU member states.
Why it matters
While this is a large-scale fraud investigation, it serves as a reminder to verify the origin and warranty status of high-value electronics purchased from third-party sellers to ensure they are indeed new.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
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