7 Warning Signs of RTX 5090 Scams on Target Marketplace

False 'Limited Edition' Pricing: Scammers may advertise the RTX 5090 Ti at a price significantly below its market value, claiming it's a 'limited edition' or a special deal. The actual product received is often a lower-tier GPU or completely unrelated item.

Target App Impersonation / Customer Support Phone Phish: Beware of unsolicited messages claiming to be from Target support or a payment processor, requesting you to 'verify' a purchase or account. These are phishing attempts to steal your login credentials or financial information.

Unauthorized Third-Party Warranty Scams: Sellers might offer an 'extended warranty' or 'protection plan' not officially backed by the manufacturer. This is often a way to extract more money, with no real coverage provided.

Resold Liquidation Item / Third-Party Toy Knockoff (Applied to Electronics): Scammers may pass off refurbished or counterfeit components as new. For an RTX 5090 Ti, this could mean receiving a card with tampered internals or a fake that looks similar but performs poorly.

Fake Payment Confirmation / Off-Platform Links: Scammers may send fake payment confirmations or links to external sites, pressuring you to 'confirm' payment or shipping. Always verify payments through the official Target Marketplace platform and never click suspicious links.

Gift Card Scam (Applied to High-Value Purchases): Be wary if a seller requests payment or partial payment via gift cards, especially for a high-value item like the RTX 5090 Ti. Gift cards are untraceable and a common tool for fraudsters.

Overpayment Scam (Applied to Sellers): If you are selling, be suspicious of buyers who 'accidentally' overpay and ask for the difference back. Their initial payment will likely be fraudulent and reversed, leaving you out of product and money.