Insurance Fraud Involving Stolen Cell Phones Becoming More Common

Thieves are utilizing major cell phone providers to pull off a new scam and make a quick buck. The expensive nightmare is happening more and more in our area. Vladimir Gonzalez was scrolling through Facebook classified ads in Lake Worth when an ad for an iPhone caught his attention. The ad was for a new iPhone that was listed for $600, Gonzalez offered $400 and he says the seller accepted. He says it was the perfect give for his girlfriend, who had just lost her phone. “Everything worked okay wow it is brand new,” said Gonzalez.