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My mum got scammed and bought a fake iPhone 15, she wanted to surprise me for my birthday and now I don’t know what to do with this phone.
iPhone 13, iOS 17
We can't tell you what to do with it. Apple won't help you as your mom, bought it from someone else and as you suggest, it's not even a real iPhone. If she can't get her money back, which is most unlikely, do whatever you want with it. Recycle it responsibly is the likely best option.
What to do with a fake iPhone 15
