A seemingly reputable Amazon third-party seller appears to have duped at least 42 unsuspecting customers into paying $999 for a GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, shipping the buyers fanny packs instead. The scheme appears to have lured desperate buyers with the promise of the best graphics card on the market at just 50% of its MSRP, an offer that was, unsurprisingly, too good to be true.
The GeForce RTX 5090 launched at a staggering $1,999, but the ongoing global NAND shortage has sent prices for this Blackwell gaming flagship soaring to unprecedented heights. Many custom models now start well above $2,500—if you can even find them in stock. So, when a GeForce RTX 5090 is selling for $999, it’s not just a bargain—it’s a glaring warning sign that something is terribly fishy about it. Buyers desperate for a deal may overlook these red flags, making themselves vulnerable to scams and financial loss.
