When we read about PC component scams, they usually involve second-hand stores. That’s why this new case — the RTX 5090 scam that hit Amazon users — comes as such a surprise.
A Too-Good-To-Be-True Deal
The hardware market is going through a rough time, and no one is surprised. The GeForce RTX 5090 officially launched at a price of $1,999, but in reality, store prices tell a different story. Because of the global shortage of NAND components, custom models of this Blackwell-based graphics card rarely go below $2,500 — and in recent weeks, some have been seen as high as $3,000.
So when buyers spotted it for less than $1,000, suspicion should have been automatic. Yet, at least 42 people fell victim to a third-party seller called Fitter’s Niche Direct. The store offered the Gigabyte Aorus Master version of the RTX 5090 at a massive discount. However, instead of receiving the latest NVIDIA technology, customers opened their boxes to find cheap waist bags worth only a few dollars.
The situation got worse when one buyer reported that Amazon initially made his refund difficult because the returned item didn’t physically match the original product ordered.
The Seller’s Reputation Made the Scam Believable
What makes this case even more alarming is that the seller had an almost perfect record until recently — 99% positive feedback and nearly 1,800 reviews. That strong reputation led customers to trust the store completely. Everything changed on December 28, 2025, when the first fraud complaints began to appear. Many now believe the seller’s account was hacked.
The scam cleverly used Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program to appear legitimate. Since the products were stored in Amazon’s own warehouses, the listings carried Amazon’s seal of reliability and fulfillment. This allowed the scammer to reach many customers easily.
Most victims eventually got their money back, but the case exposed a worrying security gap in Amazon’s quality control system. Even worse, as of today, the fraudulent seller’s account has still not been suspended.
