Esta persona abrió una vieja unidad USB, y fue un gran error

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Have you ever fallen prey to the temptation of buying one of those infamous Wish products? You probably know that it’s too good to be true, but the price is so enticing. A Reddit user thought he had been using a suitable external hard drive for years until curiosity got the better of him. He opened it… and immediately realized he had been scammed. There was no advanced technology or high-end storage, just a cheap trick hidden within a plastic case. Here’s everything you need to know about this strange scam.

Cuando “Alta Capacidad” significa Alta Decepción

The Reddit user had been using their external hard drive for over three years without any issues. However, when it stopped working, they decided to open it out of curiosity. What they found was surprising: a cheap flash memory chip instead of the expected mechanical hard drive. It turned out that the supposed 1TB disk was actually a low-capacity flash memory, making clear that the “hard drive” was nothing more than an elaborate hoax.

Did I got Scammed? After 3 years my HDD stopped working and this was the Result after Opening it
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To make the fake drive appear authentic, the seller had placed a small metal plate inside the casing to add weight. While legitimate USB 3.0 HDD drives can reach speeds of up to 100 MB/s, this counterfeit unit barely managed 30 MB/s, performance more characteristic of a USB 2.0 drive. I thought I was getting 1TB of storage, but in reality, the capacity was significantly smaller and the performance was far below the promised specifications.

Detectando las señales de alerta a tiempo

Originally, my post on Reddit asking “Did I get scammed?” was removed just two days after it went up. However, the responses, all crystal clear and unanimously saying “Yes, you got scammed,” still stand. Some questioned how they didn’t notice the scam for so long, while others pointed out that buying a product on Amazon doesn’t necessarily shield you from scams. I want to express my gratitude to our colleagues at Gamestar for rescuing this gem of the internet that forms the basis of this article. It seems shame might be the reason behind removing the post.

To avoid falling into the same trap as a Reddit user, it’s crucial to consider the discrepancy between advertised performance and real-world behavior. For instance, the absence of typical HDD noises or unusually slow transfer speeds might be a red flag. Always buy from trusted sellers and check customer reviews, specifications, and reference data before making a decision. Lastly, test the product as soon as you receive it to ensure it meets the promised specifications.

Have you ever been a victim of such a scam? What has earned your trust in the hardware business? Share your experiences in the comments below!

El artículo original fue escrito por Leon Degen.

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2025-02-07 19:09