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Archive for October, 2008
Fake Flash – New Articles October 2008
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 5, 2008
Posted in News | Tagged: China Fake Flash, eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBayFakeFlashSeller, Fake MP Players, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, H2testw, H2testw 1.4, Hong Kong Fake Flash, SOSFakeFlash, USB Flash Tools | 1 Comment »
Flash Drive Education 101
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 5, 2008
This article will be revised. It is possible now for 16GB drives to be manufactured in China and some 32GB drives. There have been a few drives investigated that finally are genuine! They are few and are sold at fair prices – not bargain basement.
Before proceeding to Flash Drive Education 101 education and your shopping trip. Please see this new article:
Fake 8GB 16GB 32GB USB Flash Pendrives Drives On eBay YouTube Videos – A Buyer And A Seller Speak
Not one usb flash drive investigated by SOSFakeFlash has delivered a true capacity of more than 8 GB. So far SOSFakeFlash has been concentrating on eBay. Why? It seems to be the largest distribution tunnel of counterfeit USB drives – for internet shopping. eBay has a Global presence – members in many countries. A great place to shop with bargains glore. But when it comes to usb flash drives, it no paradise – it is a nightmare. Honest sellers are buried under the listings for fake drives.
Posted in Advice, Flash Drive Education, Hot, News | Tagged: eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBayFakeFlashSeller, Flash Drive Education, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, SOSFakeFlash | 8 Comments »
Flash Drive Education 102
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 5, 2008
Where can you buy a 16Gb or 32GB true capacity USB flash Drive? Who makes them? What are the brand names and the lesser brand names? Why are they so hard to find on eBay? Are you ready to take Flash Drive Education 102? This is the second lesson in the series and we are off for another shopping trip – destination – United States.
Posted in Advice, Flash Drive Education, Hot, News | Tagged: eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBayFakeFlashSeller, Flash Drive Education, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, SOSFakeFlash | 5 Comments »
Why eBayers Don’t Get Refunds When They Return Fake Flash
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 5, 2008
Have you ever wondered why so many eBayers, under orders from PayPal to return fake flash drives to eBayer sellers of counterfeit drives never get refunds?
Posted in Advice, eBay, Fake Flash, PayPal | Tagged: 3ToTrade, China Fake Flash, eBay, eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBay Fraud, eBayFakeFlashSeller, Fake MP Players, Flash Drive Education, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, Hong Kong Fake Flash, PayPal, PayPal Dispute, PayPal Fraud, SOSFakeFlash | 30 Comments »
Alert – rauch36 – epc*vauxhall – andis_sales34 -Ebay Fake Flash Seller – UK
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 5, 2008
eBay Fake Flash Seller epc*vauxhall has crawled back on eBay under a new id of rauch36. On September 15th, 2008 we published a story on a fake flash seller who sold between 320 to 720 fake flash drives In the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Fake Flash Sellers often try to hid under new id’s so they can’t be found. SOSFakeFlash is not letting him get away from eBayers desperately searching for this counterfeit flash drive seller and all the damage he has done.
Posted in Alert, Devious Sellers, Fake Flash UK, Guilty | Tagged: eBay, eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBayFakeFlashSeller, Fake Flash Seller ID Change, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, SOSFakeFlash | Leave a Comment »
Fake Flash Sellers eBay Report 20081005
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 5, 2008
eBay Flash Drive sellers, wonder if they sell fakes? Do you wonder which eBayer countries have been stung by fake flash drive purchases on eBay? Not certain which seller to chose? Well you are not alone. We can’t really tell you about the honest sellers – we know they exist. We can tell you who has been caught with their hands in the counterfeit fake flash cookie jar. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Fake Flash, Reports - eBay | Tagged: China Fake Flash, eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBayFakeFlashSeller, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, Hong Kong Fake Flash, PayPal, SOSFakeFlash | Leave a Comment »
Fake Flash Sellers Stopped eBay Report 20081005
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 5, 2008
This report lists eBay Sellers identified selling of counterfeit flash drives on eBay who have been stopped. The information comes from the FrankenFlash Project’s sub group: eBayers Against False Capacity Drives. So Far 60 Fake Sellers on eBay have made it to this list!
Posted in Fake Flash, Reports - eBay | Tagged: China Fake Flash, eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBayFakeFlashSeller, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, Hong Kong Fake Flash, PayPal, SOSFakeFlash | Leave a Comment »
Fake Flash Drives – Ebay – Mug Shot Report To Help You Recognize The Fakes 20081005
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 5, 2008
Ebay USB flash drives how to spot the fakes fully revealed in their counterfeit glory.
See the USB drives sporting their counterfeit cloths. A Full report 84 eBay Sellers exposed, 163 drive models . This is the report everyone wants and for many eBayers wished they had before they bid on a counterfeit drive.
A newer report exists at this site. See under eBay Reports (Mug Shot Reports) category.
Posted in Alert, Guilty, Reports - eBay | Tagged: 3ToTrade, China Fake Flash, eBay, eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBay Fraud, eBayFakeFlashSeller, Fake MP Players, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, H2testw, H2testw 1.4, PayPal, PayPal Dispute, PayPal Fraud, SOSFakeFlash, USB Flash Tools | Leave a Comment »
Alert – pengsoloshow – Ebay Fake Flash Seller
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 4, 2008
pengsoloshow is an eBay seller of Counterfeit usb flash drives. A powerseller on eBay, our first confimred fake dates back to July 2008. He has sold hundreds of counterfeit 32 GB flash drives. The true capacity is generally as high as 7.9 GB and therefore few eBayers discover in general testing before they leave feedback – it is only when the data loss begins that they find they have bought a fake from this seller. pengsoloshow is another seller id controlled by the Don Of Fake Flash In the Orient – 3ToTrade. If you bought from this seller, you must test your drive immediately. We have three models and investigated for you to inspect.
Posted in Alert, Articles - Choice, Fake Flash China, Guilty, News | Tagged: 3ToTrade, eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBayFakeFlashSeller, Fraud USB Flash, H2testw, SOSFakeFlash | 2 Comments »
pengsoloshow – eBay Fake Flash Seller Linked To Counterfeit Ring – SOSFakeFlash’s Mission
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 4, 2008
pengsoloshow – eBay Fake Flash Seller has been linked to the counterfeit ring controlled by the Don Of Fake Flash In the Orient. SOSFakeFlash can confirm there are 5 id’s operating together and controlled by one person. We first revealed the counterfeit ring to the public on September 5th and 6th, 2008. Here we explain how we got started fighting fake flash, dealing with the counterfeit ring, our message to eBay and PayPal and why we are have been chasing this counterfeit ring.
Posted in Guilty, News, PayPal | Tagged: 3ToTrade, China Fake Flash, eBay, eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBay Fraud, eBayFakeFlashSeller, FrankenFlash Project, Fraud USB Flash, H2testw, H2testw 1.4, Hong Kong Fake Flash, PayPal, PayPal Dispute, PayPal Fraud, SOSFakeFlash | Leave a Comment »
Alert – m0o0mzzz – Ebay Fake Flash Seller
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 4, 2008
m0o0mzzz is an eBay seller of Counterfeit usb flash drives. This seller based in Hong Kong started selling on July 23rd, 2008 and is currently suspended. In August to September 2008, approximately 250 to 300+ drives were sold for a 16GB model, a classic older fake model. If you bought a drive from this seller you need to test immediately and file a claim with PayPal before this fake flash seller runs for the hills!
Posted in eBaySellers, Fake Flash, Fake Flash HK, Guilty | Tagged: eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBayFakeFlashSeller, Fraud USB Flash, SOSFakeFlash | Leave a Comment »
Alert – lucky_shop898 – Ebay Fake Flash Seller
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 3, 2008
lucky_shop898 is an eBay seller of Counterfeit usb flash drives. This seller recently switched product lines to selling fake flash. SOSFakeFlash is not certain if this seller understands he is selling Fake Flash! The responses to negative feedback indicates he does not. This kind of seller can be difficult to deal with – he thinks you are trying to rob him, when in fact he is damaging you with data loss and money loss.
Alarming is the number of drive models offered. We have 11 in our database from 8 GB to 16 GB. As of October 3rd, 2008 approximately 270+ drives have been sold to unsuspecting eBayers. If you bought a drive from this seller, test immediately!
Update October 18th, 2008 lucky_shop898 has deregistered.
Posted in Alert, eBaySellers, Fake Flash, Fake Flash China, Guilty | Tagged: eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBayFakeFlashSeller, Fraud USB Flash, SOSFakeFlash | Leave a Comment »
Alert – itchee98 – Ebay Fake Flash Seller
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 3, 2008
itchee98 is an eBay seller of Counterfeit usb flash drives. He is still actively selling fake flash drives. 24 eBayers become fake flash victims each day. A powerseller who deals in volume, estimated to have sold thousands of fake flash items ranging from 8GB to 32GB going back to November 2007 he engages in hit and run behavior. SOSFakeFlash believes that this seller never sold a true capacity drive.
Update May 2nd, 2009: the id itchee98 is now itchee9888
Posted in Alert, eBaySellers, Fake Flash, Fake Flash HK, Guilty | Tagged: eBay Fake Flash Guides, eBayFakeFlashSeller, Fraud USB Flash, SOSFakeFlash | Leave a Comment »