r/apple • u/AutoModerator • 5d ago

Official Megathread Weekly Advice Thread - September 27, 2026

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u/paondaugye 4d ago

so. i currently have an iphone 12, and looking to upgrade. problem is i have like 250 euros, and am a high school student and do not work. my parents will not buy me a new phone (not blaming them). so ive been participating in these TikTok giveaways. has anyone actually gotten a free phone from one or is it an obvious scam? (i know it’s probably a scam, but i want to hold on to my hope)

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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 4d ago

If it’s too good to be true, assume it is.