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[Germany/Austria] I nearly bank-transferred €450 for an RX 6800 XT and Ryzen 7 5700X3D from an “Albanian e-sports center
A user in Germany/Austria nearly sent €450 for an RX 6800 XT and Ryzen 7 5700X3D from an Albanian e-sports center via Kleinanzeigen. The seller claimed the hardware was used in a dissolved gaming center in Tirana, Albania, but raised red flags like a new account, conflicting collection/shipping options, lack of item proof, and below-market pricing. The user declined the transaction due to safety concerns.
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