Seller gets scammed as eBay customer returns $4,000 RTX 5090 with missing GPU core and memory modules — fully working Zotac stripped of most valuable components and sent back

An eBay seller fell victim to a scam when a customer returned a $4,000 Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 with the GPU core and memory modules missing. Scammers are known to remove valuable components from high-end GPUs like the RTX 5090 for resale or to retrofit other cards. These fraudulent activities, often seen in China, require specialized skills and equipment. To avoid falling prey to such scams, buyers are advised to purchase expensive GPUs from reputable sellers and carefully inspect the hardware for any signs of tampering or missing components.