256GB DT310 flash drives from ebay seller missmars42 likely fakes

We doubt that this 256GB Kiingston DataTraveler 310 USB flash drive being auctioned by missmars42 (or those already sold) are genuine – there has been no feedback so far from the buyer of the one sold on November 30th (item number 320622882488) using a different picture. That listing made no mention of the (supposed) source of these – a lot sale. Did the buyer discover it was a fake?? Is this why the seller has since “explained” the low price??

Buyers can check whether or not a Kingston flash drive is genuine quite easily – here are the steps:

1. Look at the back of the pack – is there a serial number?

If there is no serial number (there should be a label showing this) then it is sure to be a fake capacity counterfeit that corrupts files – but the presence of a serial number does not, in itself, guarantee it is genuine.

2. Look at the USB connector – is there engraving on it giving details about the flash drive?

If there is no engraving you can be sure it is a counterfeit that will trash your files – but again, the presence of engraving does not in itself guarantee it is genuine.

3. If both a serial number and engraving are present try verifying the serial number with Kingston.

If Kingston cannot verify the serial number then you have a fake capacity counterfeit and your data will become lost or corrupted after a while.

We advise everyone who buys flash memory items to test them with the free program h2testw irrespective of where they were purchased – otherwise you run the risk of data loss and corruption.

Report your fake if testing confirms you have purchased fake capacity flash memory on ebay.