Man Suddenly Runs Away with Item During Secondhand Transaction

Escaped While Going to Get Scissors
Victimized Trying to Trade Unopened iPhone 14 Pro

Netizens are outraged over a story in which a buyer fled with the product during a secondhand transaction.

On the 12th, an online community site BobaeDream posted a thread titled "Buyer ran away with the item during a secondhand transaction. Please help."

Netizens are outraged over a story in which a buyer fled with the product during a secondhand transaction.
[Photo by Online Community 'BobaeDream']

A, who introduced themselves as the victim's younger sibling, said, "During a secondhand transaction of an unopened iPhone 14 Pro, the buyer who came to purchase the phone ran away with it," and added, "I never thought someone would do such a thing," while revealing CCTV footage of the fleeing buyer.

According to A, the victim's older brother tried to sell an unopened iPhone through a secondhand trading platform around 4:24 p.m. that day. The buyer, identified as a man estimated to be in his 30s, was Mr. B.

While inspecting the unopened iPhone, Mr. B suddenly asked for scissors, and while the victim went to find them, Mr. B took the item and ran away.

The CCTV footage inside the store released by A shows Mr. B wearing a black mask. The CCTV also captured the moment Mr. B turned his body and hurriedly ran out.

Mr. B, who was checking an unopened iPhone product, suddenly requested scissors, and while the victim went to find the scissors, Mr. B took the item and ran away.
[Photo by Online Community 'BobaeDream']

A reported the incident to the police and provided transaction details and other information.

A added, "I am posting this in case someone around that person might recognize him," and said, "If he sees this, he might turn himself in out of anxiety."

Netizens who saw the post commented, "In South Korea, where black boxes and CCTV are everywhere, such an incident happens in broad daylight," "Judging by the clothes, the culprit seems to be Mr. Lee," and "I don't know the reason, but turning yourself in quickly is the best option."

Meanwhile, the secondhand trading platform requires users to register their phone numbers upon signing up to prevent such incidents. Even if a user withdraws, the platform retains account information and payment and supply details for five years in accordance with relevant laws and privacy policies.

Furthermore, if a crime occurs, the platform provides necessary information such as phone numbers, transaction details, and account numbers for tracking to authorities through proper procedures, ensuring legal punishment for illegal acts.

Additionally, the app has implemented a feature that allows users to report problematic trading partners even if they have already withdrawn from the platform.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.