Archive · 25 Sep 2025
iPhone Retailers Accused of Scamming Customers in Bengaluru
Some iPhone retailers in Bengaluru are being accused of scamming customers.
Customers are reportedly being pressured to buy extra insurance plans like Apple Care+ and accessories, along with their new iPhone 17s.
A video of this behavior has gone viral.
The customer stated that they were told buying these extras was mandatory, but the store couldn't provide written proof from Apple.
According to consumer law, it is considered an unfair trade practice to force people to buy items they don't want.
The incident is specifically about the iTree store located in Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bengaluru.
iPhone 17 series users are reporting issues with authorized retailers in Bengaluru.
A viral video shows a customer being pressured to buy extra accessories and Apple Care+.
The customer was told it was a mandatory requirement to buy the iPhone.
The store could not provide written proof from Apple about the mandatory purchase.
The customer alleges the practice violates the Consumer Protection Act.
- Who
- Customers and Apple iPhone retailers
- What
- Retailers allegedly forcing customers to buy additional accessories and Apple Care+.
- When
- Following the launch of the iPhone 17 series.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India (iTree store)
- Why
- To increase sales by pressuring customers to buy additional products.
- Incident Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Product
- iPhone 17 series
- Alleged Practice
- Forcing customers to buy accessories and Apple Care+
- Retailer Involved
- iTree store (Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bengaluru)
- Source of Complaint
- Viral video by a customer
- Relevant Law
- Consumer Protection Act (India)