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Non-functioning counterfeit Samsung 990 Pro SSDs are circulating in Europe — Despite convincing packaging, blue PCB easily gives away the dupe

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Counterfeit Samsung 990 Pro SSDs are being circulated in Europe, with a customer in Austria receiving a non-functioning fake drive despite convincing packaging. The fake drives have a blue PCB instead of the original black, making them easily distinguishable upon closer inspection. These counterfeit SSDs are not recognized as genuine products by Samsung's software and lack proper firmware naming conventions. The affected buyer also received a third suspicious drive, prompting the vendor to investigate the matter. Samsung advises consumers to purchase its products only from certified retailers to avoid falling victim to such scams.

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