Likely fake Airpods Pro 2?

Yes if they were not purchased at Apple or Authorized Apple seller, they are likely fake. The accessory market for Apple products is huge and they copy the serial number of actual devices the same way they copy the physical appearance. The animation in Find My works because to Apple servers they match the original serial number of the device even though they may be using inferior components. You may find:

• Poor Sound Quality
• ANC may not work or works very poorly
• Problems with connectivity
• Poor range
• If you do need a repair, you may get it denied

As for filing a complaint about any fraudulent purchase, US customers are giving these options:

• File a complaint with your local consumer protection office.
• Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve complaints against companies.
• If you think you may have experienced a scam, report it to the FTC. They may not resolve your problem, but they use complaints to help them investigate fraud.
• Contact econsumer.gov if you are complaining about items you bought online from a seller outside the U.S.

Serial number spoofing is very common, where thieves will take the serial numbers of real AirPods and put them with fake AirPods.

The only way to verify its authenticity is to bring them to an Apple Store where they can verify if they are genuine or not.

Also there is a saying, if it’s too good to be true, it probably is.

Next time, you should only ever buy your Apple products from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller, where you can verify your products are indeed genuine.

⇢ Find Locations

Unfortunately, this is why you should never buy Apple products from people you don’t know.

If they are fake ⇢ You can report the seller on the site. You can also file a police report.

Though I think you should verify the AirPods authenticity first, before taking action.

I think you should return them if you can. Serial numbers can easily be copied, and put onto a fake product. The jingle should not be flimsy, the real one are very secure, the animation pop up can also easily be copied, find my is the only thing that kinda stumps me but I assume it can be easily copied. If the material seems good and they work you can always try but if I were you, I would return them.

LucaTalksTech wrote:

I think you should return them if you can. Serial numbers can easily be copied, and put onto a fake product. The jingle should not be flimsy, the real one are very secure, the animation pop up can also easily be copied, find my is the only thing that kinda stumps me but I assume it can be easily copied. If the material seems good and they work you can always try but if I were you, I would return them.

Returning the AirPods may not be an option..

moisemust wrote:

As you can probably tell English isn’t my native language. I’m French actually and now I realize ho silly I am to ask for legal advice in the English section of the international forum for an American company.

I think your English is very good!

moisemust wrote:

Hi. I ended up canceling my appointment with the Apple store and sent the fake Airpods back to customer service. Turns out they were fake indeed. I was refunded. Now I'll wait my Christmas bonus to buy genuine ones. My Airpods 2 really feel tired.

Thanks everyone.

Thanks for the update and confirmation that they were indeed fake. Your post will help others who find themselves in the same situation. Purchasing from Apple or Authorized Apple seller is the only way to ensure a legitimate pair of AirPods.

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I see, best of luck. Have a great day.