A computer repair and custom PC store in New York has reported being a victim of an alleged Amazon CPU scam twice within three days. The store ordered an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU but received an empty retail box, and a subsequent replacement order also contained an empty box. The store, which purchases about $10,000 worth of hardware from Amazon monthly, has security camera footage of the unboxing. This incident highlights a recurring scam on Amazon where buyers receive incorrect or missing products, with a previous case involving a different AMD CPU model being substituted. AI
IMPACT This incident highlights potential risks for businesses relying on e-commerce platforms for hardware procurement, impacting supply chain reliability.
RANK_REASON The article describes a scam involving a retail platform and a third-party seller, which is a recurring issue but not a new product release or significant industry event.
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