Hello,
Wanted to see if anyone was familiar with this practice. I went to a CSL branch earlier today to get a new mobile service plan. I was only looking for a SIM-only plan since I already have a phone.
The sales rep suggested that I get a phone + SIM plan contract instead and have a person outside buy the full amount of the phone in cash. Based on what he showed me, this would give me a discount on the monthly fee + an okay amount of trade in rebate.
The question I have is around the "person". The sales person said the way it works is for the client (me) to go outside and get the cash for the full amount of the phone. I would pay that cash in the store then give the phone to the person. This feels extremely shady because the person is unaffiliated with CSL. She did, however, have a banner stand set up next to where she was sitting (I couldn't read what it said since it was in Chinese).
Is anyone familiar with this practice and what risks (if any) are involved if I was to take up this offer?