A German flea market shopper purchased a seemingly 2TB hard drive for €2, a price far below market value. Upon installation, the drive was non-functional. Opening the case revealed the magnetic platters were missing, exposing it as a scam. The seller cleverly maintained the drive's external appearance and weight, making the fraud difficult to detect. This incident highlights the risk of unbelievably cheap electronics deals and the importance of buyer caution.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.