Lady Who Received 'Fake' iPhone 17 Pro Max From Abroad-based Uncle Posts Video Online

Lady Who Received 'Fake' iPhone 17 Pro Max From Abroad-based Uncle Posts Video Online

  • A Nigerian lady shared her experience on social media after receiving a package from her uncle, who is based abroad
  • In a now-viral video shared on TikTok, she unboxed the package and expressed disappointment at what she saw
  • However, she noted that her uncle was not at fault because he had entrusted the purchase to someone based in China

A Nigerian lady was disappointed after receiving a package from her uncle living abroad.

The lady shared her experience in a video that has since gone viral and garnered hilarious reactions.

Lady receives 'fake' iphone 17 Pro Max from abroad-based uncle.
Lady displays the iPhone she received from her abroad-based uncle. Photo credit: @Ryam/TikTok.
Source: TikTok

Lady unboxes 'iPhone 17' from abroad-based uncle

Identified as @Ryam on TikTok, the lady said she had been expecting a high-end iPhone 17 Pro Max, but what she got was a far cry from what she had anticipated.

According to her, the phone she received looked fake, with an Android emoji that immediately raised suspicions.

She also pointed out that the camera quality was not up to par, further fuelling her doubts.

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However, she was quick to defend her uncle, stating that he was not aware of the situation.

She explained that he had asked a friend based in China to purchase and ship the phone to her in Nigeria.

The lady also addressed critics who might question her authenticity, stating that she had no reason to lie about the situation.

She seemed to be speaking to those who would accuse her of lying, emphasising that she was not trying to prove herself to anyone.

Lady captures the 'fake' iphone 17 Pro Max she got from abroad-based uncle.
Lady expresses disappointment after receiving a fake iPhone 17 Pro Max from her abroad-based uncle. Photo credit: @Ryam/TikTok.
Source: TikTok

In her words:

"POV: My uncle abroad sent an iphone 17 Pro Max. Na that android emoji shock me pass. Not to talk of the camera. Note: he wasn’t aware either, he asked his friend that was in china to get it and send it to Nigeria and to some of y’ll saying i didnt get it myself, I don’t see any reason to lie or start proving myself to strangers!"

Reactions as lady receives fake iPhone 17

The video has sparked lots of reactions, with many Nigerians sympathising with the lady's situation and praising her for being understanding about the mix-up.

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Others have also weighed in, sharing their own experiences with similar situations.

@BáBàTúñDé said:

"One of my coursemate’s uncle bought the same phone for her and she was telling me to help add her iCloud immediately i on the phone I just burst laugh."

@Rosey said:

"Wait the xr 17pro max is different from this phone?? Somebody should pls answer me Biko nu."

@jayautos said:

"Congratulations dear dont download too much film on it oo so that it will not be hanging."

@Nazarene said:

"Na same he do my mum ooo. Android version don plenty pass original one."

@king David added:

"Omor he didn’t know fr this same thing happened to me but mine was a 15 pro max."

Watch her TikTok video below:

Man displays package from abroad-based brother

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a young Nigerian man expressed his anger on social media over the package he received from his brother, who lives abroad.

In a video shared on TikTok, he displayed the bags and shoes and promised never to give his brother a ride in his car when he returns.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. She has a degree in Mass communication from Alex Ekwueme University. Shalom has worked with reputable news organizations including The Tide and GistReel. Email: ankrah.shalom@corp.legit.ng.