Archive for November 2008
eBay Fake SanDisk 8GB CF EXTREME III Memory Card CompactFlash – Anatomy of a Counterfeit Flash Card Exposed
Counterfeit scandisk 8GB CF EXTREME III Memory Cards have been detected on eBay. The Fraud by eBay seller, bazaarus has been reported to scandisk. RickThePhotoGuy led an investigation after having been sold a fake. Proceeding with caution, he contacted other members who bought the same card to verify if the memory card was truly a fake. Close to 30 eBayers responded, confirming they had received a fake.
Can you tell the fake from the genuine card?
RickThePhotoGuy has documented the counterfeit memory card in detail to help you spot it.
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SOSFakeFlash Website Traffic Grows – Demand For Help On Fake Flash Devices Indicates Global Problem On Fake Flash Plague Escalating
SOSFakeFlash has been investigating and fighting the issue of Fake Flash devices such as USB Pendrives, Memory Cards and MP Players since May 2008. Carefully documenting counterfeits, warning people to test their drives before storing important information to avoid data loss – volenteers struggle to cope with the load. The problem is MUCH bigger then originally thought – spanning the Globe. Help is needed as we continue to dig into the depths of this nightmare.
Kingston now offers 32GB and 64GB Flash Drives – DataTraveler 150
Until recently the largest capacity usb flash drive offered by Kingston Technology was 16GB – now released are 32GB and 64GB models in the economical price range. The DataTraveler 150 is advertised as “Affordability meets high capacity”.
Hong Kong Fake Flash eBay Sellers – How To Get PayPal Refunds
ebayers with Fake Flash drives bought on eBay from Hong Kong or China, SOSFakeFlash asks that you use a new procedure to resolve claim issues and get your refund at PayPal.
Reprinted from SOSFakeFlash September 19, 2008.
The Government of China does not condone or promote the traffic in counterfeit Flash drives. Citizens of this country who choose to engage in the illegal reprogramming of Flash drives or knowingly persist in selling them, need to be reported. The Chinese law enforcement agencies need your assistance and cooperation to help them identify the sources.
The actions are very direct in addressing the fake flash seller. This method sends a clear direct message to an eBay Seller who has sold fake flash drives to eBayers. Early reports indicates it is having results addressing the refund issue. Read the rest of this entry »
About Fake 64GB USB Pendrives – SONY MICRO VAULT and More
Fake Flash continues to be sold on eBay. Recently fake Sony Micro Vault flash pendrives at an audacious 64GB capacity size appeared for sale. These flash drives have even been traced to manufactuer showrooms in china. Recently joining SOSFakeflash to fight and hunt down sources of fake flash our newest detective – known as “Superman “, saved an eBay seller – dragging him to safety away from fake flash selling. Here is what superman reports on Sony Flash Drives along with an update from FakeStopper’s most recent research on flash drive manufacturing in china:
