14/05/2023
Hey everyone, I wanted to share a warning about a scam that's been going around lately. It involves a company (or several companies) selling USB 16TB "Portable SSD Mobile storage" disks for a really cheap price, around 70€ on sites like Amazon and other online stores.
But here's the catch: inside the box, there is only a 64GB SdCard and a hacked controller. This hacked controller is programmed to display the storage capacity as 16TB, even though it's really just 64GB.
This is a huge scam that preys on unsuspecting buyers who are looking for a good deal on storage. It's important to be aware of this so you don't waste your money on a fake product. If you see a deal that seems too good to be true, be cautious and do your research before making a purchase.
I have a client who recently fell victim to this scam. They purchased one of these fake USB 16TB disks and unfortunately, they lost all their important files and data because the actual storage capacity was only 64GB.
Now, I am working with my client to try and recover their lost files, but it's proving to be a difficult and time-consuming process. So not only is this scam a waste of money, but it can also result in the loss of valuable data.
Please share this warning with your friends and family so they don't fall victim to this scam either. It's important to spread the word and protect ourselves and our data.
Stay safe, and don't fall victim to this scam!
