{
  "id": 3888549,
  "title": "Someone Becomes Victim To Memory Scam; Finds DDR4 Chips With DDR5 Markings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/someone-becomes-victim-to-memory-scam-finds-ddr4-chips-with-ddr5",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-28T04:01:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402609/someone-becomes-victim-to-memory-scam-finds-ddr4-chips-with-ddr5-markings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An X user known as @watagjt recently fell victim to a sophisticated memory scam when they unknowingly purchased what they believed to be DDR5 RAM but found out it was actually DDR4 chips soldered onto a DDR5 PCB. The scam was particularly deceptive as the memory module, from Kingston, bore the authentic 32GB DDR5-5600 CL40 model markings. The scammers had cleverly marked the lower-grade DDR4 chips with Micron logos, making them appear legitimate to anyone unaware of the distinction. The scammers had meticulously researched DDR5 specifications, as the DDR5 chips use an 82-ball VFBGA package (9 x 11mm), while the DDR4 modules used in the scam shared the same 9 x 11mm package size but employed a 78-ball TFBGA layout. The scam's success depended on the buyer's lack of technical expertise, as examining the parts under a microscope is necessary to identify the discrepancy. The victim, fortunately, removed the heatsink and discovered the deception, warning others against purchasing untested or unfamiliar memory modules.",
  "summary": "An individual known as @watagjt on X recently became a victim of a rather technical and elaborate memory scam after they bought what they thought was desktop DDR5 RAM. In fact, it was actually a memory module with older DDR4 chips soldered onto it. The issue with this scam is just how scary the scammers […] The post Someone Becomes Victim To Memory Scam; Finds DDR4 Chips With DDR5 Markings…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}