Counterfeit 32GB and 64GB Kingston flash drives on eBay
Posted by DDE on Friday, May 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Since I have recently been stung by the purchase of a counterfeit 32GB Kingston DataTraveler 150 USB flash drive on eBay, I wanted to show photos of the drive to assist in identifying the telltale signs of fakery.
Front of package looks pretty legit
Back of packaging has lots of clues to being a fake
LED was not working.
No laser etching of capacity or serial number on USB plug
No laser etching of capacity or serial number on USB plug
Paper label is peeling from case
Just doesn't look quite right and feels cheesy
Just doesn't look quite right and feels cheesy