Identity Theft Ring Targeted Apple Stores Throughout U.S.; Our Apple Addiction

Feb 01

Identity Theft Ring Targeted Apple Stores Throughout U.S.; Our Apple Addiction

Apple is poised for world domination. We have been addicted to our iPods for nearly 10 years and now our new addiction to iPads is getting to the point where we may need a quick stop off in Apple rehab. Though, do we really mind this addiction? Not really because Apple products make us feel, cool, hip and young. Wait, Apple really does have it’s hooks in us.

Though would be form an identity theft ring and try to buy massive amounts of Apple products with stolen credit cards? Well, our addiction is pretty severe, but not that severe. According to the Associated Press:

Dozens of people have been charged with forming a prolific identity theft ring that used thousands of stolen credit card numbers to shop at Apple stores around the country, according to a court document and a law enforcement official.

The group obtained stolen account numbers, forged credit cards and used them to buy laptops, iPhones and other merchandise at Apple stores in locales ranging from New York to Los Angeles to Wauwatosa, Wis. — with a ringleader steering the scheme even while behind bars, according to an indictment charging 18 people with grand larceny.

It is estimated that 27 people were involved in the scheme and more than $1 million dollars worth of merchandise was purchased. By our estimations, we could purchase more than 1,206 iPads (we are talking about the WiFi 3G models) with that kind of money. Though, that would be a bit extreme even for our Apple addiction.

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