szeho663 eBay Fake Flash Seller Returns To Fraud More eBayers

szeho663 known as the “Great Grand Daddy of Fake Flash” selling on eBay, has returned to fraud buyers once more. szeho663’s suspension on eBay did not last long. A tap on the wrist will not do, eBay! As a result, this fake flash seller returned to fraud more eBayers in Mid October 2008 to November 1st 2008 – selling exactly the same drives the FrankenFlash Project investigated and documented as being fake (20 confirmed by October 5th, 2008). eBay received many reports – and phone calls about this seller. PayPal also has plenty of disputes on file. Both demonstrated how they are unable or unwilling to stop the sale of fake flash devices. That the “Grand Daddy Of Fake Flash – szeho663” out foxed them speaks for itself.

Anyone who bought a flash device recently from szeho663 is at risk of data loss – please test your flash device immediately! Read this article. If you wish to review our claims – on szeho663 and judge for yourself on how well eBay and PayPal are doing on addressing counterfeit flash devices you will not want to miss reading more.

Ebay Fake Flash Guides – PayPal – Attempts to Silence the Truth

The FrankenFlash Project, eBayers Against False Capacity Flash and SOSFakeFlash have been investigating the fake flash issue since May 2008. Attempts are being make to shut down the project as we are getting too close to the truth. We have the information everyone is searching for and needs.

Alert – lucky_shop898 – Ebay Fake Flash Seller – Deregistered

lucky_shop898 has been identified as an eBay seller of Counterfeit flash drives. Based in China, this seller listed many 8GB and 16GB flash drive models. Mostly the older classic fake was sold – the good news is that you can usually take apart this type of fake to find the controller chip and flash chip id’s. If you bought a flash drive from this seller you are at risk of data loss – there is nothing “Lucky” about having purchased from this fake flash seller.

Alert – i.u_mobile – Ebay Fake Flash Seller

i.u_mobile has been identified as an eBay seller of Counterfeit flash drives selling mainly to the UK and Europe. If you have purchased a 32GB drive from this seller you are at risk of data loss. Currently under suspension by eBay, it is not possible to examine the number of fake flash items sold directly – eBay is blocking access. However other tools exist to interogate ebay item sales for a seller. This powerseller sold approximately 350+ drives since July 2008 and engages in Hit and Run behavior. For some reason, this seller also paid high fees to eBay.

Why eBayers Don’t Get Refunds When They Return Fake Flash

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?

Whatcools – Suspended For Private Auctions- eBay Fake Flash Seller

Whatcools is an eBay seller with a history of Counterfeit merchandise selling. SOSFakeFlash identified this seller as part of a counterfeit ring. When eBayers began leaving negative feedback to warn other eBayers of counterfeit falsh drives, whatcools responded by switching to Private Auctions. It was an attempt to avoid further detection or damage to his score as eBayers reported the truth in his feedback.

Using Private Auctions is an abuse of eBay’s definition of what qualifes for a private auction listing as used by whatcools. It was to hide the evidence from eBay and eBayers. As of September 24th, 2008 Whatcools is no longer selling any fake flash drives. Whatcools is no longer listing anything for sale! How did this happen?

Hong Kong Fake Flash eBay Sellers – How To Get PayPal Refunds

ebayers with Fake Flash drives bought on eBay from Hong Kong or China, SOSFakeFlash asks that you use a new procedure to resolve claim issues and get your refund at PayPal.

The Government of China does not condone or promote the traffic in counterfeit Flash drives. Citizens of this country who choose to engage in the illegal reprogramming of Flash drives or knowingly persist in selling them, need to be reported. The Chinese law enforcement agencies need your assistance and cooperation to help them identify the sources.

The actions are very direct in addressing the fake flash seller. This method sends a clear direct message to an eBay Seller who has sold fake flash drives to eBayers. Early reports indicates it is having results addressing the refund issue.

Paypal Disputes – The 6 Commandments For Dealing with Ebay Fake Flash Sellers

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Never attempt direct communication with an eBay Seller of Fake Flash drives. Many eBayers have been tricked, blackmailed and frauded even further by innocently contacting the seller. Fakestopper, one of the most senior and experienced members of SOSFakeFlash explains why the only place to communicate is at the PayPal Dispute console.

PayPal Shields EBay Fake Flash Seller 3ToTrade – Odyssey of IronCliff

eBayers continue to battle eBay fake flash seller 3ToTrade. 94 counterfeit drives have been investigated and confirmed fake as of September 14, 2008. PayPal has been warned repeatly – eBay too. SOSFakeFlash is convinced that both companies have serious issues in addressing fraud – their communication channels to dialogue with customers almost non-existent. It is a small wonder then, why counterfeit flash drive sellers have had a wonderful life on eBay for so many years. They pull the strings and both companies dance in confusion.

Many eBayers with fake flash drives actually believed in PayPal and eBay. Remember IronCliff?

See: PayPal – How Investigations On Counterfeit USB Flash Drive Sellers On Ebay Could Be Raised

Here is the sad ending of the next chapter for IronCliff.

Whatcools – eBay Fake Flash Seller – Lies And Deception

eBayers continue to battle eBay fake flash seller whatcools. The lies and deception are amazing. This seller does not seem to be aware that eBayer know exactly what he is up to. He does know that for some reason, usb flash drives are being tested properly the moment they arrive.

He knows his seller score is being damaged. Negative and Neutral feedback is pouring in. Still he tries to deceive his buyers.

Sinister Counterfeit Connection – Fake Flash Drive Ring On eBay

SOSFakeFlash has been investigating fake flash drives sold on eBay. As data poured in from eBayers reporting counterfeit usb flash drives after testing – information appeared to confirm suspicions of a counterfeit ring operating from China and Hong Kong.

It is estimated that these eBay sellers have frauded thousands of people around the world in a periods of less than one year.

The data loss suffered, the financial and personal damage from the sale of these fake flash drives on eBay is not fully known.

Who are they?

3ToTrade – Don Of Fake USB Flash Drives In The Orient

3ToTrade sells counterfeit usb flash drives. This is no innocent eBay seller. Highly skilled at manipulating eBay, PayPal and Buyers – this Powerseller remains crowned as the “Don Of Fake USB Flash Drives In the Orient “. Offering the new generation of counterfeit USB Flash drives with enough genuine capacity to squeak past testing of even the suspicious buyers, he evaded detection for a long time.

Why we have given him the title “Don Of Fake USB Flash Drives In The Orient”, will be revealed in this article and others in this series. The depth of his fraud is astonishing.

Update September 2nd, 2009 – Read: eBay Fraud – Heng Fung House – Home To eBay Counterfeit Ring – Lei Sio Hong. Connected To The Don Of Fake Flash In the Orient – 3ToTrade. SOSFakeFlash Investigation.

3ToTrade – Communication with The Don Of Fake Flash – HarryEvidence

HarryEvidence has been battling 3ToTrade for his refunds for fake flash drives. The following is a selection of email communications in chronological order as presented to us by HarryEvidence. It does not begin at the early stages but when things started to heat up.

eBay Not Responding To Counterfeit USB Flash Drive Warnings From eBayers

eBay is not responding to Counterfeit USB flash drive warnings from eBayers. The problem appears to be a flaw in their robotic emailing system that claims to be “Tailored Responses”. As a result one of the worse offenders on eBay – 3ToTrade continues to remain active. As much as eBayers are trying to help eBay they are meeting with resistance. Here is an example.

Fake Flash Sellers eBay Report 20080902

eBay Flash Drive sellers, wonder if they sell fakes? Do you wonder which eBayer countries have been stung by fake flash USB 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 but they are being drowned out by the counterfeit flash drive sellers on ebay. We can tell you who has been caught with their hands in the counterfeit fake flash cookie jar.

Fake Flash USB Drives – Ebay – Mug Shot Report To Help You Recognize The Fakes 20080902

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 67 eBay Sellers exposed, 129 drive models. This is the report everyone has been waiting for 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.