Welcome to FakeMemorySentinel. On our Notice Board we present the lastest flash memory threats to consumers. We warn people about dangerous internet sites for usb flash drives, mp players and memory cards. To learn more about us and our mandate read: About.
eBay sellers for flash memory need a awake up call. eBay makes it clear, the seller is solely responsible for the listing(s). If they sell false capacity, a “No Returns” in a listing or claiming “defective” will not get them far. eBay is suspending sellers as soon as buyers report in with evidence. eBay sellers who sold brand name items proven to be fake or counterfeit are in double jeopardy. From eBay who will freeze their id and from the brand name company who may take legal action against them. It matters little if the seller was registered in an Asian country, North America or Europe the consequences are the same.
FakeMemorySentinel serves as a historical archive for listings on eBay and internet sites. Anyone who researches the issue and the harm fake flash memory chips inflict will understand why it is important to preserve, record and provide a permanent internet record, a record that does not disappear. Evidence is exactly that, evidence on a Global scale.
We thank honest eBay sellers of true flash memory capacity, they are among the strongest supporters of the FrankenFlash project and welcome the challenge to all eBay flash memory sellers.
Be advised there is an upsurge in eBay sellers who have sold fake capacity claiming flash memory chips are defective. True flash memory is manufactured and tested to the highest possible standards, defects are almost non-existent and this is the reason for the price.
Brand names have serial numbers on their flash memory items to fight against counterfeiting and fake capacity. Validate with the brand name manufacturer. eBay sellers claiming defective to buyers, contact the brand name manufacturer and have them contact SOSFakeFlash with a confirmation of defect and the RMA. All brand names will be happy to oblige you, they are supportive of authorized resellers as they are of buyers. If you purchased from an Asian wholesale site, in contacting the brand name you will discover if your source was geniune or not, do not attempt to have buyers subsidize your financial loss or your mistake.
SOSFakeFlash announced a zero tolerance policy in June 2009. There was no choice, given the number of eBay buyers who were becoming victims of fake flash memory purchases. FakeMemorySentinel only issues warnings, should a seller be posted at SOSFakeFlash, it is a confirmation! Should your eBay seller sell you a fake capacity or a counterfeit, you should alert other buyers immediately with negative feedback or follow up feedback. Should your eBay seller have sold you real capacity, mention your testing with H2testw, invite other eBay members to contact you and share your praise. Help everyone to discover who the true flash memory sellers are on eBay.
Do not revise your feedback if you purchased a fake. Do not allow a seller to be rude to you or attempt to blackmail you to receive a refund, it is against eBay rules – report the seller and forward email communications immediately to eBay.
As the exposure of fake flash memory increases on eBay, more sellers are using multiple ids to minimize detection and spread their potential loss. Addressing information sent to SOSFakeFlash helps to detect this practice.
There has been a recent surge in novelty usb flash drive fakes. A good example:
Most of these items are being listed by a newly discovered eBay counterfeit ring: High Win Factory. It is based in China.
The deadline to report fakes to SOSFakeFlash has been extended:
Deadline Report Your eBay Fake Flash Memory Seller – SOSFakeFlash
The last lists published in February 2011, listed over 1600 eBay seller ids since 2008. How many are there now? SOSFakeFlash won’t reveal the number to us or anyone else. Instead they have extended the deadline to report in to allow frauded buyers an opportunity to have their sellers recorded for the next edition. Make the most of the grace period and report.
Fake capacity for 512GB flash pen drives continues to grow on eBay and the internet. The highest genuine capacity available is 256GB.
Brand names being targeted for fake 512GB thumb drives:
- Corsair
- Sony
- Kingston Technologies
More DT310/512GB fakes are appearing on eBay! It is demonstrating how sellers are not researching their product. Do not feel sympathetic toward them. Ask yourself why you should be the one to pay the price for their ignorance.
DT310 512GB Kingston DataTraveler Now Available! Where Can You Buy One?
Please validate Kingston DataTraveler 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.
The USB leather fake is still around on eBay. The oldest surviving fakes made their appearance on eBay in 2002. Lately there are less 256GB advertised capacity, those leather fakes can be reprogrammed to any size due to a vunerablity in the usb flash drive controller chip. A special warning about 128GB 64GB 32GB remains in effect.
The “No Returns Accepted” on eBay listings is an intimidation tactic, supported by eBay. Do not be worried if you bought from a seller who states “No returns”. With the new rules on eBay you don’t have to return counterfeits to a seller in the first place!
The Singapore flash memory counterfeit rings are currently trying to rebuild their ids. They rerouted to Philippine eBay seller ids and took a real beating!
They will be back in time so becareful not to buy flash memory from Singapore sellers.
Singapore Organized Crime Gang eBay Oct. 2011 Update.
Organized Crime Hits eBay – Singapore Crime Ring Exposed
Detailed investigations at SOSFakeFlash:
Warnings published at FakeMemorySentinel:
Send any addressing information for a fraudulent eBay flash memory seller registered in Singapore to SOSFakeFlashDrive@gmail.com. There are several counterfeit rings involved.
FaceBook. The best way you can warn people about your discovery of a fake memory card, mp player or usb flash drive purchase is to warn your friends. All posts at internet sites in the FrankenFlash project now include the feature to assist you in facebooking an article. Use it! Phase III in the battle to force eBay to stop the sale fake flash memory products is still going strong! You can make a contribution, awareness is the best way! Say NO to fraud.
SOSFakeFlash published help and information for buyers frauded on eBay:
Documenting sellers remains important.
To “catch ” and document the seller you must report in to SOSFakeFlash using the Report A Fake Tab. They will trace the seller and investigate. Failure to report means the eBay seller escapes. Everyone knows eBay continues to assist sellers rather than frauded buyers. The internet “footprint” raises awareness. To see the current lists -> eBay Fake Flash Documented Sellers. Currently 1617 sellers. SOSFakeFlash has over 1800 in their databases on file.
If you are reading a warning about an eBay seller at this site, please test using H2testw 1.4. If testing fails for true capacity, report!
You can share the warnings we issue on Facebook! Every warning post has a share button on the bottom of the warning.
Social media has teeth, use it. It is the best way to warn your friends and increase awareness if you are a victim of flash memory fraud!
If you want to comment on fake flash memory sellers please visit SOSFakeFlash. Our team detects and warns, investigation is our priority.
Important Categories: WatchDog eBay and WatchDog Internet.
