foxtreesoftware Ebay Fake Flash Memory Seller Alert – United States. Denial And Ignorance. 128GB and 128MB Are The Same.

foxtreesoftware is an eBay seller of Counterfeit (Fake – false capacity memory) Flash USB drives. Registered in the United States, foxtreesoftware sold fake 128GB usb flash drives.  The FakeFlashSentinel site published: foxtreesoftware eBay Flash Memory Seller USA – Test Immediately!

A victim of foxtreesoftware tried to communicate with the seller and was eventually refunded. foxtreesoftware however continued to sell the 128GB false capacity flash sticks.

The victim did his duty on behalf of the eBay buyer community and left negative feedback.

The seller in retaliation, accused the victim of selling the same items at amazon and uBid.

Not true according to the victim. SOSFaKeFlash believes the victim. What buyer would be so stupid as to expose himself to the buying community by screaming fake at a seller when he/she also sells fakes? Genuine fake flash memory sellers are not so foolish.

foxtreesoftware explained the victim was upset because he, foxtreesoftware was selling them cheaper. foxtreesoftware is not a newbie seller, but has been on eBay since Dec-07-01 and knows the tricks to strike back since sellers are no longer able to leave negative feedback for buyers, it is called a positive negative:

With an eBay name such as foxtreesoftware one would assume the seller understood technology. Unfortunately many eBay sellers, particularily in the United States do not. Read: Beware USA eBay Sellers – 32GB 64GB 128GB 256GB 500GB 512GB USB FLASH DRIVE USB 2.0 PEN STICK MEMORY Fakes. Sellers Ignorant Of Flash Memory Technology And Prices.

This model at most is sold at a capacity of 16GB, generally 8GB and usually 1-4 GB by internet sites that do custom logos. Never on record is one at 128GB capacity for:

SOSFakeFlash challenges anyone to prove it. Following:Proving A Fake USB Flash Memory Pen Drive Stick Pen To Be False Capacity – A Visual Example – Guide Made Easy

The most intriguing about this listing?

Foxtreesoftware is unable to distinguish MegaBytes from Gigabytes.

In first QTR 1 2010, there will be no such thing as a 128 GB flash drive selling at $54 US or even a $100 US. With the shortage of flash memory chips and current pressures, do not expect prices like this! If you do, welcome to fake flash memory acquisition!

If you are buying in the United States please use a reputable internet site such as newegg.com to gauge the current prices for 128 GB flash drives.

The victim of foxtreesoftware is not a trouble maker, but an unsung hero in the fight against the selling of fake memory on eBay. If the problem is to stop, more buyers need to take a stand and do what is right for everyone’s sake.

foxtreesoftware demonstrates the worst attributes in an eBay seller and probably has the fake flash sellers in the Orient laughing at him – they at least know exactly what they are selling, while foxtreesoftware did not.

Read: Global Report – eBay Fake Memory 2008 – 2009

Buyers of 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB advertised capacity, please read these three articles immediately!

• How Can You Spot Fake Flash Memory Chips? What Is the Key Factor That Determines If MP3 MP4 Players, USB Flash Drives Or Memory Cards Are Fake Capacity? Don’t forget to answer the questions – we need your data!
• Crises on Ebay For Fake Flash Memory Products Sold In 32GB 64GB 128GB 256GB – SOSFakeFlash Reports
• Report Flash Memory Fake Capacity Sizes Sold On eBay. Demand for 16GB Down, Up For 32GB 64GB According To SOSFakeFlash. Fraudulent Sellers Adapt To Market Demands.

Questions? Please read this report: Fake Flash Memory On Ebay Escalates. SOSFakeFlash Status Report 20091031. Fake Memory Cards, MP3 MP4 Players, USB Flash Drive PenSticks. How To Fight Against Fraud.

First time victim? Please read this article, see what fake flash memory sellers do when not enough buyers fight back: international-distributing Ebay Flash Memory Seller – An Experiment In Selling True Capacity? The History Behind international-distributing ID On eBay. A Very Dark Past. Also read: If You left Positive Feed Back For A Fake Flash Memory Seller. Can You Change It?

Please read and vote: How Do You Alter Flash Memory Chips To Lie About Their Real Capacity – Do You Want To Know More? Your input as a victim is required.

eBay Buyer Protection – Call To All USA eBay Members Who Are Victims Of Fake Flash Memory Purchased On eBay

Please test your device to ensure you have the advertised capacity with H2testw to ensure you have the advertised capacity. Report in to SOSFakeFlash if your testing confirms you have a false capacity device.

Don’t forget to leave the calling card of “SOSFakeFlash ” and “H2testw” in your feedback to help others. Do not change your feedback to get a refund – you will only create more victims.

Do a good deed. Warn other eBay buyers of fake flash. Save another person from a a fake flash nightmare and potential data loss. Read: How Contacting eBay Buyers OF Fake Memory Purchases Saves Others – A Victim’s Thank You! How To Warn Others On eBay As A Fake Flash Angel – Fight Back Against Fake MP Players, Memory Cards, USB Flash Drives – A Guide

• Please read this Survival Kit to help you with your eBay seller!

To see foxtreesoftware’s negative feedback Please Click Here

April 4th, 2010 – we have 1 eBay listings confirmed fake.

The models sold under the eBay seller foxtreesoftware confirmed as Counterfeit, recorded with eBayer ID and eBay Item Number – Standard Procedure. Presented as listed at auction. Counterfeit items tied to criminal activity enjoy no protection. If you bought one of these items from foxtreesoftware, you should test immediately with the software H2testw 1.4 . Do not store any important information until you can confirm you have the advertised capacity (minus formatting overhead).

Should your device not report the true advertised capacity:

1. Immediately attempt to move any data you have stored on it to another source. Be advised if you have stored more than the reported size from H2testw 1.4, you will not be able to recover it all – you can expect to see errors in the copy back.
2. Immediately report to eBay and PayPal to add your voice against this seller.

If the eBay Item number has disappeared from your won list. Please go to PayPal and search through your transactions for the approximate time frame of your purchase. You will find the details of your transaction and ebay item number. PayPal keeps this information for a long time. Use the email address:

complaint-response@paypal.com

Please include:

1. PayPal Transaction Number
2. Ebay Item Number
3. Date Of PayPal Transaction
4. Date Of eBay Item Listing
5. Your eBayer Id
6. Cite eBay Seller foxtreesoftware
7. The results from your testing with H2testw 1.4
8. Any information concerning data loss and it’s value to you

You are to inform them you wish to be part of the investigation against this seller and are adding yourself to the evidence. You expect to be fully refunded for the purchase and shipping and if you can prove data loss compensation for it as well. Furthermore, it is a fact that PayPal and eBay are aware of cases pouring in. You are invited to copy:

SOSFakeFlashDrive@gmail.com

on your correspondence.

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