$999 RTX 5090 GPU scam claims 42 victims — fanny-pack bait-and-switch tactic employed by top-rated Amazon seller

Published: 3 weeks ago (January 12, 2026 at 03:03 PM EST)

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Source: Tom's Hardware

Source: Tom’s Hardware

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An Amazon seller is tricking desperate buyers by offering a fake GeForce RTX 5090 for $999

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