SOSFakeFlash is rushing to prepare new lists of fraudulent eBay sellers. Long over due, new lists are needed to prevent eBay buyers from falling into the fake flash memory trap. The last lists issued in February 2011, documented over 1600+ eBay sellers caught in fraud. Over 1800+ eBay sellers are currently in their databases. Read the rest of this entry »
eBay Sellers Who Engage In Flash Memory Retail Fraud. SOSFakeFlash Preparing New Lists Of Fraudulent Sellers. Did You Buy Fake Flash Memory On eBay Or An Internet Wholesale Site? Education To Avoid Being Scammed For Flash Memory.
Posted by flashchiptutor on October 25, 2011
Posted in Flash Drive Education | Tagged: Consumer Flash Memory Testing, Counterfeit Flash Memory, Don Of Fake Flash, eBay Fraud, Exposing Flash Memory Fraud, Flash Chip Grading, FlashDriveFacts, Reseller Flash Memory Testing, Upgraded Flash Memory | Leave a Comment »
Flashchiptutor Notice Board
Posted by flashchiptutor on October 5, 2011
Beware DT310 512GB DataTraveler Kingston USB flash drives are being sold on Asian wholesale internet sites.
These counterfeits have started to appear on eBay. DT310 512GB Kingston DataTraveler Now Available! Where Can You Buy One? We have documented this fake: Counterfeit DT310/512GB Kingston DataTraveler USB Flash Drive – It Is A Fake! DT310 512 GB Never Manufactured
Kingston Technologies offers validation of usb flash drives. It is free and designed to protect both buyers and potential resellers from fraud. Read this guide to learn more: Kingston USB Flash Drives. How To Check You Have A Genuine One And Not A Counterfeit – Easy Guide. Kingston Technologies Fighting To Protect Consumers And Itself From Counterfeits.
- The highest capacity for a usb flash drive penstick remains 256 GB. Any higher advertised capacity is for a fake, upgraded flash memory.
- The higher the capacity for a usb flash drive, the more you can expect to pay – exponentially! Do not confuse pricing with usb external hard disks. This is a mistake.
- How safe are USB flash drives pen sticks for long term storage? It depends. What does the guarantee state? Is it one year, two years, five years or limited life time? Never have data stored in one place, ensure you have a backup elsewhere. Redundancy, is the key to making data safe. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket, practice safe computing.
- The most reliable sizes for a usb flash drives are 16GB ~ 32GB and the best price value.
- There is a grading system for flash memory storage chips: Genuine Verses Fake Counterfeit USB Flash Drives – A Guide – USB Flash Chips Used In USB Flash Drives – Grades A B C D. Most people don’t know one exists.
- The best free software to test flash memory chips is H2testw. Read H2testw 1.4 – Gold Standard In Detecting USB Counterfeit Drives to understand more about it and find the download links. There is a poll and so far over 3000+ people have voted. Over 96% of readers found this article helpful, it is the classic and original. There is a Linux alternative too, read: Linux H2testw Alternative Program Called F3 By Michel Machado. Always test flash memory capacity with either programme, you will be glad you did. If it passes testing, you bought real capacity flash memory!
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Genuine Verses Fake Counterfeit USB Flash Drives – A Guide – USB Flash Chips Used In USB Flash Drives – Grades A B C D
Posted by flashchiptutor on March 22, 2009
Is the quality or grade of a flash chip important to a usb flash drive, memory card or MP Player? Is it a factor in the wholesale and retail price? Does it really matter? What does a genuine usb flash drive from a brand name use, MP Players and memory cards. What do generic no name brands use? What do fraudsters and scammers use in their counterfeit fake false capacity items? Is it worth the effort to repair a fake counterfeit? If you repair a fake, what do you need to know? Why is this information important to buyers and resellers?
Posted in Brands Flash Devices, Flash Chips, Flash Drive Education | Tagged: Counterfeit Flash Drives, eBay Fake Flash Guides, FlashDriveFacts, FrankenFlash Project, SOSFakeFlash, Technology, USB Flash Drives | 142 Comments »
Counterfeit DT300/128GB Kingston DataTraveler Fake USB Flash Drive
Posted by flashchiptutor on November 14, 2011
Beware Kingston DataTraveler model DT300 advertised as 128GB with this packaging and drive markings of 128GB is a counterfeit – fake! Kingston did not produce these. The DT300 usb flash drive was manufactured in only one capacity, 256GB. They are sold mainly on wholesaler internet sites in China and Hong Kong. You will also find them listed on eBay by sellers who do not research the DT300 model and demonstrate both negligence and ignorance. You can find them on other internet sites too. In some cases, listings will advertise them as “upgraded” – there is no such thing. This is a polite term for false capacity.
Avoid being frauded or scammed. Do not buy this usb flash drive in the packaging shown, you risk data loss. Do not sell this usb flash drive!
Instead, if you wish to buy on the internet visit Kingston’s site to determine the models offered and the colour coding for sizes to help you avoid a false capacity drive. Use this new guide: Kingston USB Flash Drives. How To Check You Have A Genuine One And Not A Counterfeit – Easy Guide. Kingston Technologies Fighting To Protect Consumers And Itself From Counterfeits. if you suspect you purchased a counterfeit or false capacity Kingston USB Flash drive.
To see what the real Kingston DT300 usb DataTraveler looks like read:
Additional Reading:
- USB Flash Drives Best Price Bargains Fair Value To Sell Or Buy 8GB 16GB 32GB
- Genuine Verses Fake Counterfeit USB Flash Drives – A Guide – USB Flash Chips Used – Grades A B C D
- Global Report – eBay Fake Memory 2008 – 2009
- H2testw 1.4 – Gold Standard In Detecting USB Counterfeit Drives
- Quick Detection Genuine or Counterfeit Kingston DT150 32GB DataTraveler Michael’s Guide
- Genuine or Counterfeit Kingston DT150 64GB DataTraveler – Quick Detection – A Guide
- Kingston USB Flash Drives – Detect Counterfeits And Fakes – Product Verification
- Buying Kingston and Sony USB Flash Drives On eBay Safely – A Guide
- Crises on Ebay For Fake Flash Memory Products Sold In 32GB 64GB 128GB 256GB – SOSFakeFlash Reports
Report in to SOSFakeFlash if your testing confirms you have a false capacity device.
If you want to review all the counterfeits found on eBay you can visit three sites. Just type in the word Kingston in the search box to see what is currently documented:
Posted in DataTraveler 300 | Tagged: Counterfeit Flash Drives, Counterfeit Kingston, DT300/128GB, eBay Fake Flash Guides, Fake 128GB USB Flash Drive, FlashDriveFacts, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, Kingston DataTraveler, SOSFakeFlash | 1 Comment »
Counterfeit DT310/512GB Kingston DataTraveler USB Flash Drive – It Is A Fake! DT310 512 GB Never Manufactured
Posted by flashchiptutor on September 13, 2011
Beware Kingston DataTraveler model DT310 advertised as 512GB, it is a counterfeit, fake capacity. Kingston did not produce them. There is no such thing as a capacity of 512 GB for a DT310 DataTraveler. It was manufactured at a capacity of 256GB only. They are appearing at internet wholesaler internet sites in China., Hong Kong. You can find them on other internet sites too. In some cases, listings will advertise them as “upgraded” – there is no such thing. This is a polite term for false capacity.
Avoid being frauded or scammed. Do not buy this usb flash drive at an advertised capacity of 512GB, you risk data loss. Do not sell this usb flash drive, if you do you will engage in fraud and be subject to legal prosecution in your country.
Instead, if you wish to buy on the internet visit Kingston’s site to determine the models. to help you avoid a false capacity drive. Use this new guide: Kingston USB Flash Drives. How To Check You Have A Genuine One And Not A Counterfeit – Easy Guide. Kingston Technologies Fighting To Protect Consumers And Itself From Counterfeits.
This DT310 is a fake.
To see the REAL Model: DT310/256GB Replaces DataTraveler DT300 256GB DataTraveler From Kingston Technologies. DT310 Is The Biggest USB Pen Stick Memory Flash Drive Size. photographed from all angles.
More Information On DT310 Fakes:
Why Are DT310 USB Flash Drives So Cheap?
See this video by By OutlawedMedia on DT310 Kingston DataTraveler Fakes.
Exposing Fake/Counterfeit USB Drive!
See what a fake counterfeit DT310 usb flash drive looks like for yourself. OutlawedMedia opens it up for you to see what is really inside!
Can You Fix Fake DT310 USB Flash Drives?
Kingston read:
Kingston Technologies Offers Help To eBay Victims Frauded With Counterfeit Flash Memory
Kingston DataTraveler 310 DT310/256GB Fake USB Flash Drives Flooding eBay! Fraud Warning.
Kingston DT310/256 Counterfeits Sold On eBay!
Additional Reading:
- USB Flash Drives Best Price Bargains Fair Value To Sell Or Buy 8GB 16GB 32GB
- Genuine Verses Fake Counterfeit USB Flash Drives – A Guide – USB Flash Chips Used – Grades A B C D
- Global Report – eBay Fake Memory 2008 – 2009
- H2testw 1.4 – Gold Standard In Detecting USB Counterfeit Drives
- Quick Detection Genuine or Counterfeit Kingston DT150 32GB DataTraveler Michael’s Guide
- Genuine or Counterfeit Kingston DT150 64GB DataTraveler – Quick Detection – A Guide
- Buying Kingston and Sony USB Flash Drives On eBay Safely – A Guide
- Crises on Ebay For Fake Flash Memory Products Sold In 32GB 64GB 128GB 256GB – SOSFakeFlash Reports
Report in to SOSFakeFlash if your testing confirms you have a false capacity device..
If you want to review all the counterfeits found on eBay you can visit three sites. Just type in the word Kingston in the search box to see what is currently documented:
Posted in DataTraveler 310 | Tagged: Counterfeit Flash Drives, Counterfeit Kingston, Fake 512GB USB Flash Drive, FlashDriveFacts, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, Kingston DataTraveler, SOSFakeFlash | 23 Comments »
Counterfeit Memorette Micro SD/SDHC Cards Fakes. 32GB 32Go Class 10
Posted by flashchiptutor on August 10, 2011
Be careful buying Memorette Micro SD/SDHC Cards at internet sites and eBay, they are being counterfeited. Memorette flash memory card fakes are being sold at wholesaling sites and on eBay. In spring 2011 SOSFakeFlash received the first reports of fake Memorette cards from frauded buyers on eBay. The advertised capacity turning out to be fake capacity. On file currently with SOSFakeFlash are 32GB Go fakes.
All buyers and potential resellers should be very careful and consult Memorette.
Memorette Flash Cards – English
Memory card descriptions at Memorette:
- Memento Micro SD / SDHC Card
- Memento CF Card
- Memento SDHC Card
- Memento SD Card
- Memorette Micro SD/SDHC Card
- Memorette CF Card
- Memorette SDHC Card
- Memorette SD Card
Resellers interested in selling the Memorette brand should contact Memorette for a list of authorized distributors to avoid acquiring fakes.
The photo most often used in eBay listings:
It may look authentic, but a lot of sellers use a stock photo. However, frequently when buyers test with H2testw they discover they are not receiving 32GB capacity. Instead the card is only 2GB or 4 GB.
Internet exposure for fake SanDisk and Kingston memory cards is increasing. Fraudulent sellers on eBay have now turned their attention to the Memorette brand.
The Memorette micro SD/SDHC card is currently manufactured in capacities of: 2GB , 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32G with a speed of 80x (12MB/sec). Their English site is not as up to date as their Korean site. They do not sell the cards loose, but in packaging.
If you are a buyer and you did not receive the Memorette card in it’s retail packaging, this should be the first warning sign for you.
How cheap can you buy a Memorette 32GB Micro SD/SDHC Card from a wholesaler in China? You can find them on aliexpress for less than $8 US with free shipping.
Memorette is less expensive then other brands. In balance with cheaper price is a slower speed. However, even in 2011 a 32GB flash memory capacity can not be manufactured for $8 US. Flash memory chips are expensive to produce, in the cost factored in is the quality control process.
If you are buying this item on eBay, ensure it arrives in retail packaging and test it for capacity to avoid purchasing a counterfeit of false capacity. There are very few authorized distributors of Memorette on eBay.
Additional Reading:
Free Flash Memory Testing Software And Download:
H2testw 1.4 – Gold Standard In Detecting USB Counterfeit Drives
Posted in Memorette Micro SD SDHC Card | Tagged: Consumer Flash Memory Testing, Counterfeit Memorette 32GB Cards, FakeMemorySentinel, FlashDriveFacts, FrankenFlash Project, SOSFakeFlash | 33 Comments »
Where Is The Serial Number On DT200 Kingston USB Flash Drives?
Posted by flashchiptutor on July 12, 2011
People are searching the internet for information on serial numbers for Kingston usb flash drives. If they bought a genuine item, the serial number is in plain view. For older datatraveler usb flash drives, it is on the side of the usb flash drive. For newer usb flash drives, especially high end usb flash drives the serial number is engraved on the usb connector tip. Kingston Technologies began engraving the serial number for every single usb DataTraveler on the connector tip to fight against counterfeiting. It is additional overhead and work but they believe it is worth the effort to protect consumers and resellers.
If you need to verify if the DataTraveler usb flash drive you bought is a genuine item or a counterfeit you should read:
This article will tell you everything you need to know and how to contact Kingston to validate your DataTraveler usb flash drive.
People interested in the DT200 model need to exercise additional care. Kingston no longer makes it.
Recent information from the FrankenFlash project indicates the DT200 is still a hot item on the internet, there are many searches for 256GB capacity and even 1 TB Terabyte capacity. The DT200 usb flash drive was only manufactured up to a capacity of 128GB. Where is the global community getting the idea it can be 256Gb or even 1TB?
The DT200 is old news and no longer a good bargain for genuine DataTraveler at high capacity. You can buy one with better read/write speeds a lot cheaper than what the DT200 sold for!
If you are looking for the serial number for a Kingston DataTraveler, just look at the usb connector tip. If it is a very old model, check the side of the usb flash drive, it is that simple. If you have a DataTraveler from DT150 onward and do not see a serial number on the usb flash drive connector, you probably bought a fake and at a false capacity.
Make sure you validate your DataTraveler usb flash drive with Kingston. It will not cost you anything and it will give you piece of mind.
If Kingston says your DataTraveler is a counterfeit, test the memory capacity of the flash storage on board:
H2testw 1.4 – Gold Standard In Detecting USB Counterfeit Drives
Information On DT200 DataTraveler USB Flash Drive Problems:
DT200 256GB – New Capacity Offered By Kingston Technologies. DT200 Now Comes in 256 GB Or Does it?
Warning KINGSTON DT200 DATA TRAVELER 128 GB USB FLASH DRIVE eBay Fakes – A Guide
Posted in DataTraveler 200, Flash Drive Education | Tagged: FlashDriveFacts, Kingston DataTraveler Serial Number, Kingston Flash Memory Validation | 1 Comment »
Exposing DT310 USB Flash Drive Fakes Sold On eBay. Counterfeits For Kingston DT310 Are Infesting The Global Market!
Posted by flashchiptutor on July 8, 2011
The DT310 256GB flash drive is very popular. Too many sellers believe it possible to buy DT310 Kingston DataTraveler flash drives cheap! They are all unauthorized sellers for the Kingston brand name. Focused on a quick profit, uninformed about flash chip prices and very naive, they are harming people around the world, causing a lot of damage to buyers who not only lose their money but data to fake Data Traveler flash drives.
While effort continues to educate buyers for usb flash drives, the DT310 continues to be the most popular fake sold at internet sites. Most victims of flash memory fraud are on eBay. Despite pressure from Kingston Technologies, eBay continues to permit the sale of these counterfeits. New seller id’s appear every day. There appears to be a concerted determination on the part of fraudulent sellers to push the DT310 fakes out to buyers despite the consequences to consumers. The determination is based on the reputation of the DT310 DataTraveler, everyone wants to buy one and they want to have this reliable usb flash drive cheap.
The fake DT310 usb flash drive can have a real flash chip capacity ranging from 1 GB to 8GB in size. Most lock up after a few read write attempts.
Sellers on eBay caught selling the fakes complain bitterly when buyers leave negative feedback or follow up feedback about their purchase. FrankenFlash Project sites continue to expose the sellers and never retract their articles. They receive many threats. The evidence and facts vindicate the truth they reveal. Kingston Technologies continues to pressure eBay and assist victims of DT310 fakes.
There are reports of frauded buyers being asked to return these counterfeits as a condition of refund. The truth is, they don’t have to return them!
When eBay or PayPal tries to circumvent a frauded buyer and ignore the new rules, Kingston Technologies tech support steps in to provide assistence. They also use the information provided to make eBay pull the sellers listings.
According to insider information, eBay continues to fear lawsuits from brand names for flash memory fraud. They do remove listings but they do not inform buyers for the eBay seller to warn them about a fraudlent purchase. It leads to many buyers not only losing their data but the potential to issue a case against a fraudlent seller. The deception continues.
The packaging and internal tear downs for DT310 are amazing in their variety, so we are not including the usual deal, there are just too many versions out there for us to document in the collection.
One of the best exposures for the DT310 counterfeits is in this video. You need to see it! It is all our site really needs to catalogue.
OutlawedMedia on DT310 Kingston DataTraveler Fakes.
Exposing Fake/Counterfeit USB Drive!
It is the best exposure and tear down for a DT310 fake so far!
DT310 fakes can be sold for as little as $20 US and as much as $300 US. Buyers continue to be fooled. Resellers continue to be fooled. It remains the hottest fake usb flash drive on the market today!
Ebay flash fraud continues. Internet flash fraud continues.
Please do not import DT310 usb flash drives from Chinese or Hong Kong internet sites. You are will become a fake flash memory seller. You will lose your reputation. You could be published by a FrankenFlash Project site. These days, they don’t hesitate to publish the full address of a seller who has been caught selling a DT310 fake. You might even face criminal procession in your country. Kingston Technologies is fighting to protect their brand name integrity and they will not accept your excuses, they will take legal action against you.
The DT310 flash drive is one item you should stay away from selling! Unless you are an authorized reseller from Kingston. Don’t sell it on the internet unless you have been able to confirm with Kingston that the merchandise you received is really genuine.
The DT310 Counterfeit Problem:
- DT310 Plague Ravages eBay. Kingston Technologies Under Attack By Counterfeit Flash Memory Sellers. Fake And Flash Capacity DT200 DT300 DT310 Invade And Infest eBay. Warning! SOSFakeFlash And FakeMemorySentinel Need Your Help!
- Report On Fake DT310 Kingston DataTraveler USB Flash Drives. eBay Seller 1958vardy And The Fake DT310 – No Returns. Counterfeit 310 DT310/256GB Flash Memory Continue To Flood eBay. Cheap. Consumers Frauded With Fake Upgraded Flash Memory. Fraud Warning. Beware Of Sellers Who Refuse To Stand Behind The Advertised Capacity Of Flash Memory Size.
- WholeSale Cost For Kingston 256GB DT310 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Stick Drive Is $26 US. Best Competitive Price For DT310 USB Flash Drives.
- Can You Fix Fake DT310 USB Flash Drives?
- Kingston USB Flash Drives. How To Check You Have A Genuine One And Not A Counterfeit – Easy Guide. Kingston Technologies Fighting To Protect Consumers And Itself From Counterfeits.
- Kingston Technologies Offers Help To eBay Victims Frauded With Counterfeit Flash Memory
- Kingston DataTraveler 310 DT310/256GB Fake USB Flash Drives Flooding eBay! Fraud Warning.
- Kingston DT310/256 Counterfeits Sold On eBay!
Additional Reading:
- USB Flash Drives Best Price Bargains Fair Value To Sell Or Buy 8GB 16GB 32GB
- Genuine Verses Fake Counterfeit USB Flash Drives – A Guide – USB Flash Chips Used – Grades A B C D
- Global Report – eBay Fake Memory 2008 – 2009
- H2testw 1.4 – Gold Standard In Detecting USB Counterfeit Drives
- Quick Detection Genuine or Counterfeit Kingston DT150 32GB DataTraveler Michael’s Guide
- Genuine or Counterfeit Kingston DT150 64GB DataTraveler – Quick Detection – A Guide
- Kingston USB Flash Drives – Detect Counterfeits And Fakes – Product Verification
- Buying Kingston and Sony USB Flash Drives On eBay Safely – A Guide
- Crises on Ebay For Fake Flash Memory Products Sold In 32GB 64GB 128GB 256GB – SOSFakeFlash Reports
Report in to SOSFakeFlash if your testing confirms you have a false capacity device.
If you want to review all the counterfeits found on eBay you can visit three sites. Just type in the word Kingston in the search box to see what is currently documented:
Posted in DataTraveler 310 | Tagged: Counterfeit Flash Drives, Counterfeit Kingston, DT310 Fakes, Ebay Flash Fraud, Fake 256GB USB Flash Drive, FlashDriveFacts, FrankenFlash Project, Kingston DataTraveler, SOSFakeFlash | 4 Comments »
Counterfeit Corsair Flash Voyager 256GB 256 Fake USB Flash Drive – Pictures And Packaging
Posted by flashchiptutor on July 6, 2011
Beware Of Corsair Flash Voyager Usb flash drives advertised at 256GB with this packaging and drive markings. They are counterfeits, fake! Corsair did not produce them in the size advertised. Sold mainly on wholesaler internet sites in China, Hong Kong. You can find them on other internet sites too. In some cases, listings will advertise them as “upgraded” – there is no such thing. This is a polite term for false capacity.
Avoid being frauded or scammed. Do not buy this usb flash drive in the packaging shown, you risk data loss. Do not sell this usb flash drive! The Flash Voyager was made in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacity. If you see any advertising for 64GB, 128GB or 256GB you will buy a fake.
This story provides a lot of detail on the counterfeit flash voyager usb memory problem:
Fake 128GB Corsair Flash Drive Counterfeit Voyager Pen Sticks Continue To Be Sold On eBay.
Do not be fooled by term “OEM”. Do not assume counterfeit or fake means the usb flash drives are only knock offs of the Corsair brand name – harmless in your pursuit of profit. These usb flash drives will not contain the advertised capacity of flash memory.
If you list these flash drives on eBay, there is a strong possibility a warning will be issued on the internet by the WatchDog site for flash memory. If your buyers report you, you will be recorded at SOSFakeFlash.
On eBay, the problem of fake memory usb flash drives being sold there remains a very serious problem:
Crises on Ebay For Fake Flash Memory Products Sold In 32GB 64GB 128GB 256GB – SOSFakeFlash Reports
Inspectors continue to examine eBay listings for fake flash voyager usb flash drives, in the interest of protecting consumers.
To understand read Why Is Fake Flash Memory So Dangerous?
Please avoid being scammed with Fake Corsair flash drives. Avoid the temptation to import them from Chinese wholesaling sites. Did you know if you sell these flash drives on eBay your buyers do not have to return them to you for a refund?
Yes the rules have changed. It is also very difficult for you to get your investiment back from internet wholesalers, especially if you chose not to fund with a credit card. If you were wise enough to use a credit card, you might have the possibility to contact Corsair and ask them to provide you with supporting documentation. The fact is, no Flash Voyager usb flash drive exists above 32GB. Any credit card company can find this out by reviewing the information for the Flash Voyager usb drive at Corsair websites.
Avoid trouble, don’t buy these fakes and save your seller reputation.
What do 256GB Flash Voyager counterfeits look like?
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Additional Reading:
- USB Flash Drives Best Price Bargains Fair Value To Sell Or Buy 8GB 16GB 32GB
- Genuine Verses Fake Counterfeit USB Flash Drives – A Guide – USB Flash Chips Used – Grades A B C D
- Global Report – eBay Fake Memory 2008 – 2009
- H2testw 1.4 – Gold Standard In Detecting USB Counterfeit Drives
- eBay ace-tech Fake Flash Memory Seller Alert – Australia. Fake Corsair 128GB USB Water proof, Shock Proof, DUST PROOF Offered on eBay. More eBay Fraud And PayPal Playing Games About “Authentic”. Never made by Corsair.
- Corsair Confirms That eBay Is A Source For Counterfeit Non Genuine USB Flash Drive Purchases
- Victim Of Counterfeit Flash Voyager GT 16GB and 32GB Purchased On eBay Creates A Visual Guide
- Global Report – eBay Fake Memory 2008 – 2009
- Faulty Flash Memory Chips – Are They Really Faulty Or Have They Been Hacked To Lie About Their Real Capacity?
- How Can You Spot Fake Flash Memory Chips? What Is the Key Factor That Determines If MP3 MP4 Players, USB Flash Drives Or Memory Cards Are Fake Capacity
Report in to SOSFakeFlash if your testing confirms you have a false capacity device.
If you want to review all the counterfeits found on eBay you can visit three sites. Just type in the word Kingston in the search box to see what is currently documented:
Posted in Flash Voyager | Tagged: Corsair 256GB Flash Voyager, Counterfeit Flash Drives, eBay Corsair Fraud, eBay Fake Flash Guides, Fake 256GB USB Flash Drive, FlashDriveFacts, FrankenFlash Project, SOSFakeFlash | 23 Comments »
Counterfeit Corsair Flash Voyager 128GB 128 Fake USB Flash Drive – Pictures And Packaging
Posted by flashchiptutor on July 5, 2011
Beware Of Corsair Flash Voyager Usb flash drives advertised at 128GB with this packaging and drive markings. They are counterfeits, fake! Corsair did not produce them in the size advertised. Sold mainly on wholesaler internet sites in China, Hong Kong. You can find them on other internet sites too. In some cases, listings will advertise them as “upgraded” – there is no such thing. This is a polite term for false capacity. The 128 GB Flash Voyager Corsair fake is very popular on eBay.
Avoid being frauded or scammed. Do not buy this usb flash drive in the packaging shown, you risk data loss. Do not sell this usb flash drive! The Flash Voyager was made in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacity. If you see any advertising for 64GB, 128GB or 256GB you will buy a fake.
This story provides a lot of detail on the counterfeit flash voyager usb memory problem:
Fake 128GB Corsair Flash Drive Counterfeit Voyager Pen Sticks Continue To Be Sold On eBay.
Do not be fooled by term “OEM”. Do not assume counterfeit or fake means the usb flash drives are only knock offs of the Corsair brand name – harmless in your pursuit of profit. These usb flash drives will not contain the advertised capacity of flash memory.
If you list these flash drives on eBay, there is a strong possibility a warning will be issued on the internet by the WatchDog site for flash memory. If your buyers report you, you will be recorded at SOSFakeFlash.
On eBay, the problem of fake memory usb flash drives being sold there remains a very serious problem:
Crises on Ebay For Fake Flash Memory Products Sold In 32GB 64GB 128GB 256GB – SOSFakeFlash Reports
Inspectors continue to examine eBay listings for fake flash voyager usb flash drives, in the interest of protecting consumers.
To understand read Why Is Fake Flash Memory So Dangerous?
Please avoid being scammed with Fake Corsair flash drives. Avoid the temptation to import them from Chinese wholesaling sites. Did you know if you sell these flash drives on eBay your buyers do not have to return them to you for a refund?
Yes the rules have changed. It is also very difficult for you to get your investment back from internet wholesalers, especially if you chose not to fund with a credit card. If you were wise enough to use a credit card, you might have the possibility to contact Corsair and ask them to provide you with supporting documentation. The fact is, no Flash Voyager usb flash drive exists above 32GB. Any credit card company can find this out by reviewing the information for the Flash Voyager usb drive at Corsair websites.
Avoid trouble, don’t buy these fakes and save your seller reputation.
What do 128GB Flash Voyager counterfeits look like?
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Additional Reading:
- USB Flash Drives Best Price Bargains Fair Value To Sell Or Buy 8GB 16GB 32GB
- Genuine Verses Fake Counterfeit USB Flash Drives – A Guide – USB Flash Chips Used – Grades A B C D
- Global Report – eBay Fake Memory 2008 – 2009
- H2testw 1.4 – Gold Standard In Detecting USB Counterfeit Drives
- eBay ace-tech Fake Flash Memory Seller Alert – Australia. Fake Corsair 128GB USB Water proof, Shock Proof, DUST PROOF Offered on eBay. More eBay Fraud And PayPal Playing Games About “Authentic”. Never made by Corsair.
- Corsair Confirms That eBay Is A Source For Counterfeit Non Genuine USB Flash Drive Purchases
- Victim Of Counterfeit Flash Voyager GT 16GB and 32GB Purchased On eBay Creates A Visual Guide
Report in to SOSFakeFlash if your testing confirms you have a false capacity device.
If you want to review all the counterfeits found on eBay you can visit three sites. Just type in the word Kingston in the search box to see what is currently documented:
Posted in Flash Voyager | Tagged: Corsair 128GB Flash Voyager, Counterfeit Flash Drives, eBay Corsair Fraud, eBay Fake Flash Guides, Fake 128GB USB Flash Drive, FlashDriveFacts, FrankenFlash Project, SOSFakeFlash | 22 Comments »
Counterfeit Corsair Flash Voyager 64GB 64 Fake USB Flash Drive – Pictures And Packaging
Posted by flashchiptutor on July 4, 2011
Beware Of Corsair Flash Voyager Usb flash drives advertised at 64GB with this packaging and drive markings. They are counterfeits, fake! Corsair did not produce them in the size advertised. Sold mainly on wholesaler internet sites in China, Hong Kong. You can find them on other internet sites too. In some cases, listings will advertise them as “upgraded” – there is no such thing. This is a polite term for false capacity.
Avoid being frauded or scammed. Do not buy this usb flash drive in the packaging shown, you risk data loss. Do not sell this usb flash drive! The Flash Voyager was made in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacity. If you see any advertising for 64GB, 128GB or 256GB you will buy a fake.
This story provides a lot of detail on the counterfeit flash voyager usb memory problem:
Fake 128GB Corsair Flash Drive Counterfeit Voyager Pen Sticks Continue To Be Sold On eBay.
Do not be fooled by term “OEM”. Do not assume counterfeit or fake means the usb flash drives are only knock offs of the Corsair brand name – harmless in your pursuit of profit. These usb flash drives will not contain the advertised capacity of flash memory.
If you list these flash drives on eBay, there is a strong possibility a warning will be issued on the internet by the WatchDog site for flash memory. If your buyers report you, you will be recorded at SOSFakeFlash.
On eBay, the problem of fake memory usb flash drives being sold there remains a very serious problem:
Crises on Ebay For Fake Flash Memory Products Sold In 32GB 64GB 128GB 256GB – SOSFakeFlash Reports
Inspectors continue to examine eBay listings for fake flash voyager usb flash drives, in the interest of protecting consumers.
To understand read Why Is Fake Flash Memory So Dangerous?
Please avoid being scammed with Fake Corsair flash drives. Avoid the temptation to import them from Chinese wholesaling sites. Did you know if you sell these flash drives on eBay your buyers do not have to return them to you for a refund?
Yes the rules have changed. It is also very difficult for you to get your investment back from internet wholesalers, especially if you chose not to fund with a credit card. If you were wise enough to use a credit card, you might have the possibility to contact Corsair and ask them to provide you with supporting documentation. The fact is, no Flash Voyager usb flash drive exists above 32GB. Any credit card company can find this out by reviewing the information for the Flash Voyager usb drive at Corsair websites.
Avoid trouble, don’t buy these fakes and save your seller reputation.
What do 64GB Flash Voyager counterfeits look like?
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Notice the usb flash drive could be positioned horizontally or vertically. Also the poor marking for the GB size. Many fake Flash Voyager usb drives just have a sticker covering the original size. Size overwrite is common for fakes.
Additional Reading:
- USB Flash Drives Best Price Bargains Fair Value To Sell Or Buy 8GB 16GB 32GB
- Genuine Verses Fake Counterfeit USB Flash Drives – A Guide – USB Flash Chips Used – Grades A B C D
- Global Report – eBay Fake Memory 2008 – 2009
- H2testw 1.4 – Gold Standard In Detecting USB Counterfeit Drives
- eBay ace-tech Fake Flash Memory Seller Alert – Australia. Fake Corsair 128GB USB Water proof, Shock Proof, DUST PROOF Offered on eBay. More eBay Fraud And PayPal Playing Games About “Authentic”. Never made by Corsair.
- Corsair Confirms That eBay Is A Source For Counterfeit Non Genuine USB Flash Drive Purchases
- Victim Of Counterfeit Flash Voyager GT 16GB and 32GB Purchased On eBay Creates A Visual Guide
Report in to SOSFakeFlash if your testing confirms you have a false capacity device.
If you want to review all the counterfeits found on eBay you can visit three sites. Just type in the word Kingston in the search box to see what is currently documented:
Posted in Flash Voyager | Tagged: Corsair 64GB Flash Voyager, Counterfeit Flash Drives, eBay Corsair Fraud, eBay Fake Flash Guides, Fake 64GB USB Flash Drive, FlashDriveFacts, FrankenFlash Project, SOSFakeFlash | 9 Comments »
DT310 DataTraveler USB Flash Drives Being Withdrawn From Internet Sites. Why? How Cheap Are Kingston DT310 USB DataTraveler Flash Drives Wholesale? Counterfeiters Have Hijacked The DT310. Expect Hacked Memory And To Be Scammed With A Fake If You Buy From An Internet Wholesaler For Flash Memory.
Posted by flashchiptutor on March 15, 2011
A lot of internet sites are withdrawing the DT310 USB flash drives from Kingston Technologies. Reputable internet sites. The question is…. why? Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in DataTraveler 310 | Tagged: Consumer Watch, DT310 Fakes, DT310 Prices, Fake Memory eBay, Flash Memory Counterfeiters, Flash Memory Education, FlashDriveFacts, Hacked Memory eBay | Leave a Comment »
640G 640GB Sony MicroVault Counterfeit Fake USB Flash Drive – Model Number USM640024
Posted by flashchiptutor on March 6, 2011
Beware Sony Microvault model USM640024 advertised as 640GB with a packaging label of 640G is a counterfeit – fake! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Micro Vault | Tagged: Counterfeit Flash Drives, Counterfeit Sony, eBay Fake Flash Guides, FlashDriveFacts, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, SOSFakeFlash, USM640024 | 2 Comments »
Changing Trends In The Sale Of Fake Memory On eBay For USB Flash Drives, Memory Cards And MP Players. SOSFakeFlash Advises Do Not Buy From eBay Sellers With Low FeedBack Scores. Avoid Sellers with Scores Under 300+ To Protect Yourself From Potential Fraud. Learn Why.
Posted by flashchiptutor on March 3, 2011
eBay is still the best place to be frauded with false capacity flash memory items. Listing appear daily for obvious fakes and counterfeits. The battle rages. Frauded buyers on one side, eBay and fake flash memory sellers on the other. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Advice, eBay, Flash Drive Education, Wholesale | Tagged: Fake Memory eBay, FlashDriveFacts, Sale Fake Flash Memory | 497 Comments »
Counterfeit DT150/4GB Kingston DataTraveler Fake USB Flash Drive 4 GB
Posted by flashchiptutor on February 8, 2011
Beware Kingston DataTraveler model DT150 advertised as 4 GB with these drive markings of 4GB is a counterfeit – fake! Kingston did not produce them, in the size advertised. The DT150 was only manufactured at a capacity of 32GB or 64GB. Sold mainly on wholesaler internet sites in China, Hong Kong, this one was found on eBay.
Avoid being frauded or scammed. Do not buy this usb flash drive in the packaging shown, you risk data loss. Do not sell this usb flash drive!
Instead, if you wish to buy on the internet visit Kingston’s site to determine the models offered and the colour coding for sizes to help you avoid a false capacity drive. Use this new guide: Kingston USB Flash Drives. How To Check You Have A Genuine One And Not A Counterfeit – Easy Guide. Kingston Technologies Fighting To Protect Consumers And Itself From Counterfeits. if you suspect you purchased a counterfeit or false capacity Kingston USB Flash drive.
Additional Reading:
- USB Flash Drives Best Price Bargains Fair Value To Sell Or Buy 8GB 16GB 32GB
- Genuine Verses Fake Counterfeit USB Flash Drives – A Guide – USB Flash Chips Used – Grades A B C D
- Global Report – eBay Fake Memory 2008 – 2009
- H2testw 1.4 – Gold Standard In Detecting USB Counterfeit Drives
- Quick Detection Genuine or Counterfeit Kingston DT150 32GB DataTraveler Michael’s Guide
- Genuine or Counterfeit Kingston DT150 64GB DataTraveler – Quick Detection – A Guide
- Kingston USB Flash Drives – Detect Counterfeits And Fakes – Product Verification
- Buying Kingston and Sony USB Flash Drives On eBay Safely – A Guide
- Crises on Ebay For Fake Flash Memory Products Sold In 32GB 64GB 128GB 256GB – SOSFakeFlash Reports
Report in to SOSFakeFlash if your testing confirms you have a false capacity device.
If you want to review all the counterfeits found on eBay you can visit three sites. Just type in the word Kingston in the search box to see what is currently documented:
Posted in DataTraveler 150 | Tagged: Counterfeit Flash Drives, Counterfeit Kingston DT150, eBay Fake Flash Guides, Fake 4GB USB Flash Drive, FlashDriveFacts, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, Kingston DataTraveler, SOSFakeFlash | 1 Comment »
Buying MP Players, USB Flash Drives And Memory Cards On eBay During Holiday Season – Warning! You Might Be Giving Fake Flash Memory As A Gift! Data Loss Is Not A Gift! Do Not Buy Sony, Kingston or Sandisk On eBay! The Nightmare Of Holiday Giving For Upgraded Flash Memory. Fake Memory Hurts!
Posted by flashchiptutor on December 7, 2010
SOSFakeFlash is warning buyers to avoid eBay during the holiday season. Too many fraudulent sellers are waiting to sell fake memory products. Buyers are likely to discover their fake memory purchase too late – after the holiday period. They risk loosing out on the 45 day claim window to raise a dispute against a fraudulent seller.
A lot of people are looking for unrealistic bargains as money is still very tight. Buyers look to eBay for bargains. Unfortunately eBay is the last place to find true flash memory capacity, it seems.
According to SOSFakeFlash 95% of all listings for MP Players, memory cards and usb flash drives are for fakes – false capacity, digitally altered to lie about their real capacity.
eBay buyers become victims of fake usb flash drives, mp players and memory cards when they believe flash memory is cheap. They are overloading SOSFakeFlash’s email at SOSFakeFlashDrive@gmail.com. SOSFakeFlash is reporting difficulty keeping up, unable to provide personalized attention for individual frauded buyers – there are just too many.
SOSFakeFlash is predicting a record number of frauded eBay buyers will be reporting in January 2011. Unfortunately for many, it will be too late to file a claim with eBay. Fraudulent eBay sellers are notorious for shipping fake memory items late to ensure the 45 day claim window is exceeded. If the buyer is not buying for themselves but giving as a gift, the discovery is guaranteed to be after the 45 day window.
To give fake memory as a gift is the worse experience for an eBay buyer. Not only do they risk loosing the possibility of getting a refund, the person receives the item to and who looses data as a result is likely to have a very hostile opinion toward the person who made the gift!
SOSFakeFlash is advising buyers who discover they purchased fake flash memory and have exceeded their 45 day claim window, to contact their credit card company, report the fraud and have a reversal for the purchase. Most credit card companies are eager to protect their members from fraud. If eBay refuses to refund a buyer they have a second option if funded with a credit card.
Please do not buy mp players, usb flash drive or memory cards on eBay to give as gifts, unless you test for real capacity first. If you value your friend, do not inflict them with with unintentional harm. You can’t replace their missing files.
Buy from a local reputable seller. Pay a little more and give flash memory gifts you can be confident in giving to others.
Review SOSFakeFlash eBay seller lists to see how many sellers they have caught so far.
Be a smart consumer, do your research for flash memory products. You can consult brand name sites to get a feeling for realistic prices. The highest discount you might find is about 10% to 20% less. If you don’t purchased from an authorized reseller, you will increase your risk considerable in acquiring fake flash memory. Counterfeiting brand names is big business, upgrading flash memory chips to lie about their real size is very common.
Posted in Advice, News | Tagged: eBay 45 Day Claims, eBay Data Loss, eBay Flash Memory Gifts | 204 Comments »
