Samsung’s New Battle: Fighting Fake Galaxy Phones

If you’re shopping for a Samsung phone online, be careful. Samsung just put out a warning about fake Galaxy phones showing up on places like Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree.

It is quite difficult to differentiate the fake ones from the real ones nowadays. from design, logo, to packaging, they all look very familiar. They may look like the real deal and expensive, but they have cheaper components under the hood. They don't feature the same hardware materials used in making original Samsung devices. Another downside has to do with software and security. These phones may look genuine, but they lack the same software and security used in the original devices.

Buying these phones would always lead to problems sooner or later. Battery dies faster than the original handset, apps crash and risk of data breach.

Samsung says you should only buy from trusted sources. That means:

If you stick to those, you’ll get a real phone, with a warranty and support if something goes wrong.

Here’s what Samsung said:

If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. Check the seller’s reviews. Ask for proof of purchase. Trust your gut.

Don’t risk it for a discount. A fake phone can end up costing you more in the long run — in money, time, and privacy. Stay sharp and shop smart. Always make sure you buy from an authorised retail store to reduce the risk of buying a fake smartphone.