Canadian Woman Says New iPad She Bought on Black Friday Already Had Someone's Personal Information, Photos, Apps on It
May have been an Apple employee?
Robin Crowley thought she'd scored a great Black Friday bargain.
For $499, she got an Apple iPad and a $115 Target gift card.
"I researched in the flyers for Black Friday deals and Target had the best deal."
Robin Crowley was disappointed when she found what appeared to be personal information on her new iPad. -- Dec. 1, 2013
She brought it home, turned it on, and to her surprise found hundreds of pictures, contacts, and apps already uploaded to the tablet.
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