This is a courtesy warning to everyone desperate to get your hands on the iPhone. Do not fall for a very cleverly constructed cardboard fake iPhone. eBay seller going by the id of pnmx4 carefully scripts the following for the following auction – “i phone papercraft ~~~Apple iPhone in box- REAL!!~~~.”

I guarantee that you will, in fact, end up with a real box.

He’s very smart to clearly disclose on the listing in more than one place hat the iPhone is fake, but the realistic images makes it that much more appealing to iPhone fans.

Last I saw, the top bidder is 1996_Camaroz28 with a top bid of $150.

Get the DIY Apple iPhone at Sneakmove and make their paper craft iPhone.

You’ve been warned, so steer clear of such scams. NOTE: the iPhone will ONLY be available at Apple retail outlets and Cingular/AT&T stores. You should expect to pay $499 for the 4GB and $599 for the 8GB. Also, be prepared to sign your rights to switch carrier for at least two years (unless you pay for an early termination fee to Cingular).

Attention Suckers: Fake iPhone For Sale! [WIRED Blogs: Cult of Mac]