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Learn how to recognize a fake smartphone for sale on the web

12.21.2015

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One should be attentive to detail as your phone's appearance and seal Anatel

Will purchase a smartphone over the Internet? Stay tuned! Smartphones are now one of the most sought after products by consumers on the web and piracy takes advantage of it to sell fake.

To identify a counterfeit product, pay attention to the machine functions: generally, are incomplete and slower

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Some customers fall into these cold because, usually, the prices are much lower than the values of original items - and can be very tempting to buy a "same" product for less than half the price.

In the end, it's the old phrase we're used to hearing: the cheap is expensive. Fake objects are not manufactured in the same conditions, and, in the event of default, the buyer may not resort to technical assistance of the original brand product.

Not to fall into traps, check out our tips to spot a fake smartphone for sale over the Internet:

1. Be wary of very low prices

Fake devices are manufactured with cheap and low quality parts, so it can be sold at a price lower than that of an original product. If you come across a commodity that costs half the price, be suspicious.

In that case, please read the product features, call the service center (the company is required to provide contact details if not it appears on the site, be even closer) to ask questions and question the origin of the product.

2 - Check the seal of Anatel

As soon as you receive the order and opening the package, make sure the device has the seal of certification from Anatel.

Mobile phone companies must submit their devices to the approval of Anatel before manufacturing them. The smartphone should present behind his drums in the user manual or a label with the Anatel logo.

3 - Check details of the appearance of phones

Some counterfeit products can be very similar to the originals. Counterfeiters can mimic even details of the devices.

But when comparing more closely, you can identify differences between an original product and a fake. The location of the buttons, for example, size or smartphone format, and the trace of the brand name are details to pay attention.

4 - Compare Technical Specifications

In handset sales sites you can find the technical specifications of the product, such as availability of colors, memory capacity, number of megapixels the camera, screen quality and operating system.

Compare this information with the specifications available on the official websites of manufacturers. Any difference may indicate that the smartphone is counterfeit.

5 - Require warranty and tax apparatus note

Fake mobiles generally do not offer warranty or specialized technical assistance. Remember require these two services. If the supplier report that does not provide warranty or customer support, be suspicious. It is also important to require receipt at time of purchase.

6 - Check the IMEI number

IMEI number is the international unit identification (International Mobile Equipment Identity, its acronym in English). Every product has a unique serial number to register it with the carriers.

The IMEI number is on the product packaging under the battery. You can also check the IMEI by pressing * # 06 # on your phone. Before making the purchase online, ask the seller to pass you the IMEI number of the phone. Fake models do not have an IMEI number or use a fake.

 

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