SOSFakeFlash News 20100518

Operation Fake Flash Storm against eBay is proving successful. The number of listings for false capacity memory cards and usb pen sticks is decreasing. For MP Players the issue is more problematic, not enough victims contacting fellow buyers to warn them.

Investigation continues for victims who report sellers using the Report a fake tab. 1129 eBay sellers are now on file for selling fake memory, see eBay Fakes – Seller Lists to review the current lists. Note there are two lists, one covers sellers from * to K the other from L to Z.

The assistance of all victims, needed. As we push back the fake flash memory tide on eBay there is resistance. Operation Fake Flash Storm is reducing the lifespan of fraudulent activity, it has not stopped the fraud completely, only how long they get away with cheating others.

Singapore, Japan and South Korea fraudsters continue to unleash new ids to replace those being suspended, China follows but not at the same rate (Law enforcement?). Some FakeFlashCommando activity seen in an attempt to short circuit selling sprees for fake memory. eBay is not paying attention or screening id’s in these regions.

Hong Kong is reactivating id, as those in China decrease. SOSFakeFlash is uncertain why the switch is occurring. A possible reason may be a reduced tolerance in mainland China for overt corruption. Both countries are bases for established fake flash memory powersellers.