The RTX 4090 Scam is still happening…
TO BE COMPLETED
I just wanted to bring this to light a little bit more as I was on TradeMe New Zealand’s eBay last week and saw this RTX 4090 that was so sale for a crazy price of $2000NZD. There were a few glaring issues, though. How do we keep safe and spot a bad deal? More importantly, let’s see what those glaring issues are!
Here is the video of the RTX 4090 Scam:
Timestamps:
0:00 – 0:32 Intro
Red Flags:
0:33 – 0:56 The Price!
0:57 – 1:01 Seller Feedback
1:02 – 1:55 Photos
1:56 – 2:23 Delivery?
2:24 – 3:37 Staying Safe! IMPORTANT! 🙂
3:38 – 3:52 Payment Method
3:53 – 4:13 Verifying if it’s a scam.
4:14 – 4:47 Warranty Issues
4:48 – 6:24 More Safety/Verification Tips
6:25 Summary
Questions to ask the seller:
Is the graphics card fully functional and working?
Has it been mined on? How long have you had it?
Are you the first owner?
Did you purchase it in insert_your_country?
Does it still have a warranty? Is there any artifacting or crashing?
Is there any rust and are the fans working?
Any temperature issues (like running hot)?
Summary:
- Unrealistically Low Price
- $2000 NZD is far below market value for a 4090.
- Low Seller Feedback
- Little to no trade history; untrusted account.
- Stock or Stolen Images
- Generic photos, blurry shots, or images found via Google.
- No Real-Life Photos or Verification
- No proof of ownership (e.g. username + date in photo or video).
- No Pickup Option
- Refusal to meet in person raises suspicion, especially for high-value items.
- Unsafe Payment Method
- Bank transfer only; no buyer protection like Ping or PayPal.
- No Working Video of the GPU
- No uncut footage showing the card functioning in a system.
- No Warranty Details or Ownership Info
- Missing info about whether it has warranty, was mined on, or is the first owner.
- No GPU-Z or Temp Screenshots
- Lack of system screenshots showing specs, temps, and performance.
- Pushback or Evasion When Asked for More Info
- Seller avoids questions or refuses to provide proof when asked.
YSTech: https://ystech.org
YSTech Article: https://ystech.org/rtx-4090-scam
-YS