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AliExpress hit with record $629 million fine for selling counterfeit and illegal products
AliExpress has been fined a record $629 million by Europe for its role in facilitating the sale of counterfeit and harmful products. The fine highlights the platform's responsibility in managing the products listed by its sellers.
Switch 2 owner stuck with broken console thanks to ‘fake’ video game from Amazon
A Nintendo Switch 2 owner reported that a counterfeit copy of Pragmata purchased from Amazon Warehouse not only failed to work but also damaged their console. The user suspects the cartridge was an empty shell with a 3D-printed interior, and after forcefully removing it, the Switch 2 could no longer read any physical games. Amazon has issued a refund but denies responsibility for the console damage.
Buyers beware, fake Samsung 990 Pro SSDs are afoot in Europe but they're easier to spot than you think
Counterfeit Samsung 990 Pro SSDs are being sold in Europe, with one reader receiving fake drives that had blue PCBs instead of black and reported incorrect storage capacities. Buyers are advised to purchase from trusted retailers, buy directly from the brand's store, and benchmark new drives using software like Samsung Magician to verify authenticity.
