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Redditor receives microSD card reader instead of 4TB external HDD from Temu

A Reddit user purchased a 4TB external hard drive from Temu for $20, only to discover it was a scam. Upon opening the device, they found a microSD card reader hot-glued inside a plastic case, with no actual hard drive components present. This incident highlights potential risks associated with extremely low-priced electronics from certain online marketplaces. AI

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RANK_REASON This is a consumer scam story with no direct AI relevance, fitting the 'meme' bucket for low-value, non-AI news.

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    Redditor gambles $20 on a 4TB Temu external HDD — receives a microSD card reader hot-glued inside a plastic box A Reddit user tried their luck with a $20 4TB ex

    Redditor gambles $20 on a 4TB Temu external HDD — receives a microSD card reader hot-glued inside a plastic box A Reddit user tried their luck with a $20 4TB external HDD, and, to no surprise, they received a microSD card strapped inside a card reader and hot-glued to the back of…