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$999 RTX 5090 GPU scam claims 42 victims — fanny-pack bait-and-switch tactic employed by top-rated Amazon seller

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A third-party Amazon seller, Fitter's Niche Direct, has scammed 42 buyers with a fake $999 GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, using a bait-and-switch tactic involving fanny packs. Despite the seller's previously impeccable reputation, negative feedback and scam reports emerged suddenly, leaving questions about the cause of the shift. Amazon's FBA program, which handles storage, shipping, and customer service, may have facilitated the scam, with affected customers likely reimbursed by Amazon. The tech community is urged to stay vigilant against such fraudulent schemes, especially during high-demand periods for products like GPUs.

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