COUNTERFEIT PHONES: The Importance of PTA IMEI Check

GeneralCOUNTERFEIT PHONES: The Importance of PTA IMEI Check

It is safe to assume that anything can happen in Pakistan. With the increasing number of mobile phone frauds and IMEI number problems, local mobile users are highly conscious about buying new or used phones in the country. Some mobile users blame shop owners for selling counterfeit phones to customers. Others blame the government’s policies and high phone prices in Pakistan. Regardless of the reason, avoiding counterfeit phones in the country is essential for many reasons. PTA Pakistan is making considerable efforts to resolve these problems. Many mobile users overlook the role of PTA IMEI check when getting new devices. Let us elaborate on the issue for a better understanding.

What Are Counterfeit Phones?

Counterfeit phones are fake devices that circulate in the local market. Mobile users sell such devices to users after making false claims. When used for some time or sold to another user, these devices show their true colors, leading to hefty losses. These devices are either refurbished or have a replaced IMEI number. When PTA Pakistan detects such devices, they get banned.

PTA Pakistan - Counterfeit Mobile DevicesIs Using a Counterfeit Phone a Crime?

According to local laws, knowingly using a counterfeit mobile device can be regarded as a crime. In Pakistan, some markets and resellers sell counterfeit phones to other users to land them in trouble. If you have experienced such a case or know a friend who has, you may reach out to your area’s police station to report the case.

How to Buy Original Mobile Phones in Pakistan?

PTA Pakistan - Counterfeit Mobile DevicesIf you are exhausted from finding original mobile phones locally, you may not be alone. Many local mobile users have the same concern when buying new phones. To avoid this uncertainty, you should always get mobile phones from trusted stores and shops in your city. Instead of stopping by a random shop to get a phone, you should go to trusted shopping centers to get PTA Pakistan’s approved products with an official warranty. When buying a used phone, getting a copy of the seller’s CNIC can save you from trouble.

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