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Popular social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), has called out businessman and crypto investor Blord for allegedly trying to scam Nigerians by selling a refurbished iPhone XR as the newly released iPhone 17 Pro.
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‘Upgraded’ iPhone XR Claimed as iPhone 17 Pro
The controversy began after Blord posted a video on Instagram unboxing what he called an “upgraded” iPhone XR, claiming it had been transformed to resemble the iPhone 17 Pro.
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He reportedly reached out to an associate in China to perform the modification, showcasing similar icons, casing, and interface as the newly released model.
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Price Claims and Accusations
Blord announced that he had two units available, each priced at ₦400,000. However, VDM criticized the businessman for allegedly inflating the price and misleading Nigerians.
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VDM stated:
“Blord, I think you forgot that I am in China. Why do you want to extort Nigerians? All in the name of business, you want to make so much profit.”
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The Real Cost of the Phone
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VDM further revealed that the so-called “iPhone 17 Pro” was actually an upgraded iPhone XR, which could be purchased for around ₦280,000 in China, including shipping and delivery costs to Nigeria.
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“Nigerians this phone that BLORD is selling for 450,000 naira is actually 280’000 plus shipping and delivery in any part of Nigeria,” he added.
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The video and accusations quickly went viral, prompting widespread discussions online.
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