I Fell For the Oldest Scam in the Book

Linus got tricked into buying what looked like high-end speakers from a sketchy online seller—only to discover they were cheap knockoffs in fancy packaging. He walks through unboxing, setup, and a first listening test (complete with friends’ reactions) to prove these “too-good-to-be-true” deals usually are.

After exposing the bogus website and fake branding, he breaks down the scammer’s playbook—lowball price, counterfeit product shots, untraceable payment methods—and shares simple tips to avoid getting burned: verify the seller, demand real photos, use secure payment options, and meet in person when you can.

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