Is this a scam?

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Why it worked

The video leverages a relatable fear of being scammed on a popular marketplace, prompting high engagement from viewers who want to offer their technical expertise.

Summary

A creator compares a GPU bought on Facebook Marketplace to their own, noticing a difference in the internal cable color. They are asking their audience for advice on whether they were scammed.

Structure

1Creator shows a GPU bought on Facebook Marketplace
2Creator compares it to their own GPU
3Creator points out a difference in cable color
4Creator asks audience for help

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Is this a scam?

Transcript

Guys, I just realized something. I bought this GPU from Facebook Marketplace, right? And I realized that my GPU, it's the same one, has a black cable there. This one has a rainbow cable. Bro, somebody tell me right now that I didn't get scammed.