Devastated PC builder orders DDR5 RAM from Amazon, receives DDR2 and some weights — counterfeit 32GB kit a worrying sign of rising return and sales fraud
A PC builder in Spain ordered DDR5 RAM from Amazon but received counterfeit DDR2 modules disguised as DDR5, along with weights to mimic the expected package weight. This incident highlights the growing concern of return fraud affecting high-value PC components sold online. The buyer discovered the deception during a system build, prompting a return request to Amazon. With supply shortages and rising prices, such fraudulent activities are becoming more common in the tech market. The buyer's experience underscores the importance of vigilance when purchasing expensive tech components online.
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