Counterfeit 32GB and 64GB Kingston flash drives on eBay

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

Front of package looks pretty legit

Back of packaging has lots of clues to being a fake

Back of packaging has lots of clues to being a fake

LED was not working.

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

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

Paper label is peeling from case

Just doesn't look quite right and feels cheesy

Just doesn't look quite right and feels cheesy

Just doesn't look quite right and feels cheesy

Just doesn't look quite right and feels cheesy

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