China-Based Copper Scam Leaves Cooling Firm With Fake Metal

China-Based Copper Scam Leaves Cooling Firm With Fake Metal

From zerohedge.com

Thermal Grizzly CEO Roman “Der8auer” Hartung says his company recently fell victim to large-scale materials fraud while trying to source copper and aluminum for its cooling products, according to PC Gamer. The company needs several tons of metal to machine components such as GPU water blocks. With copper prices rising and European supplies expensive, Hartung turned to suppliers in China’s metal market. After reviewing documentation and conducting supplier checks, Thermal Grizzly placed two orders—one for copper and another for aluminum and copper. Weeks later, pallets of metal arrived in Germany and the firm ... (full story)

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