I just bought a Lenovo 1TB micro SD card, but when I checked it after unpacking, it only shows 124GB of storage. I've tried formatting it and used several different adaptors, but nothing seems to work. I'm starting to wonder if I've been scammed, or if there's a legitimate issue with this card. Has anyone else run into this problem?
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This is why it's important to research before buying! Some brands do make legit 1TB cards, but many of the ones sold cheap online are scams. Always verify the seller's reputation and do some comparison shopping!
Yeah, this is a classic scam. It's amazing how often people fall for it! 1TB micro SD cards exist, but they should not be this cheap. If the deal looked too good to be true, it probably was. To check if it’s truly only 124GB, try using a program like H2testw to verify the actual capacity of the card.
Thanks for the tip, I'll give that a try!
It sounds like you might have received a fake card. If you don't mind sharing, where did you buy it from? Many vendors sell counterfeit memory cards that say they have higher capacities than they actually do. If it's indeed fake, you should definitely look into returning it!
Did you happen to purchase it on AliExpress? That site has had a lot of counterfeit tech lately. Always best to stick with reputable brands and retailers for things like memory cards.
Considering the price you paid, it’s likely you got ripped off. Scammers often modify cards to display misleading storage capacities. If it's a newer card, using H2testw can help confirm its real size, so definitely check that out!
Good suggestion! I've used H2testw before and it's pretty reliable. I found out my old card was actually only 32GB instead of 64GB. Definitely helps avoid these shady deals.