I have no great love for the NYT, but I'm starting to become a proponent of just droning these cyber criminals if we can locate them if they are hiding in countries that are protecting them, and let the cards fall where they may.
Either that, or...
I bought a 14900k, MSI mobo and Ram from B&H three weeks ago....and it sat unused for a week until my Hyte Thicc 60 cooler came.
Could not get the system stable no matter what I tried...always something, nothing but headaches....gave me flash...
And remember the game that these players all play--make something good so they have good reviews and start selling. Then bait and switch with lower quality units once they start selling en masse. It's a frequent and very successful scam.