Les fraudes sur Marketplace.

Marketplace fraud

It's time to change your phone and you're browsing the options on Marketplace? The prices can be tempting, but on a platform like that, you're not safe from nasty surprises.

A report by Radio-Canada's La Facture showed the misadventures of Marketplace shoppers who had bought a “new” iPhone at a discount and later discovered it was a fake iPhone.

Also, you can't know the real condition of a phone by looking at it for just a few minutes, and no warranty comes with your Marketplace purchase. It could have hidden defects such as intermittent bugs or a microphone problem that you wouldn't notice during the exchange with the seller.

If the offer is too good to be true, it's usually not a good sign.

When you buy from Top notch, not only is your phone inspected by our experts, it also comes with a 12-month warranty. So you avoid any nasty surprises. Plus, you have 15 days after delivery to change your mind if you're not satisfied with your choice of phone. Read our return policy and fill out the return form to start a request.

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