As far as scams go, it was never going to make into Scotland Yard's book of Crimes of the Century. A couple of crooks decided that Apple's iPad was prime to pull a Royal Mail compensations claim. The plan: Send ice in a packet, insure it as an iPad. When said "iPad" fails to make it to recipient, claim £2,500. In reality: "iPad" melts and Royal Mail staff contact investigators. Outcome: Pair go to court, one arrives wearing paper bag over head (don't ask, no idea).
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