Counterfeit Ram on Lazada Lazmall!

This is a warning to those who seek Ram for their ThinkPads, be very careful, there are some very good counterfeit Ram in circulation, that will pass all tests, but still be Counterfeit.

I wrote an article about this, here :

https://jbj-tech-notes.blogspot.com/2026/02/counterfeit-ram-on-shopee.html?m=1

Since then I have run into it on Lazada, AliExpress other online platforms. 

DDR3 and DDR3L Ram is hard to find these days, so you have to go where its offered.

2 weeks ago I purchased from Lazada Lazmall, this is where Lazada guarantees that the product is genuine authentic or 2x times your money back, 100% Authentic Lenovo memory.

As it turns out, it is nearly impossible to find a flaw on these 2x 8GB DDR3L 1600Mhz 204 pin 1.35V, they pass all tests and even show SPD data with hyperlinks to Lenovo and SK Hynix, something that usual counterfeit Ram doesn't.

But, they do not show up in Lenovo's warranty database, that is concerning but not 100% proof of counterfeit, because this is Ram modules and I have experienced hardware before, that did not show in the database.

They don't have FRU or Lenovo PN number, again concerning but not 100% proof of counterfeit, because some Lenovo products and some "Made for Lenovo" products, does not have this.

Lenovo support can't find them in their database over own products or partner products, again not a 100% proof, because this actually happens every day, mislabeled products produced in outsourced factories. 

And yes Lenovo do outsource manufacturing, some SSD's are made in Mexico(don't buy those, there is Dram controller problem).

Lenovo china has examined the 50mpx photos I send them and come up with a conclusion that though these are near perfect Lenovo memory, they are not, they are in fact counterfeit.

They were, as I, impressed with the details and skills, that the counterfeiter put into manufacturing, and the money that must be behind this, even down to the smallest detail like packaging and the small manual for "Lenovo Memory".

See for yourself 

And the tests

I decided to keep them and see how long time they will last, but I have reported the seller and shop to Lazada, for selling counterfeit products on Lazmall. 

And as usual Lazada did nothing about it! 

The shop ElecHome Concept store continues knowingly to sell counterfeit Ram and Lazada now knowingly enables them! 

A warning to users of online markets!

IF YOU ARE A POTENTIAL BUYER:

There are a lot of counterfeit products circulating on Facebook and other online platforms, some offer phones with 6GB Ram and 128GB storage, some cheap laptops, some very cheap Ram.

Research before you buy and if anything seem just a little bit fishy then don't buy, there is no consumer protection in the Philippines and especially not from sellers on Facebook, the seller can promise you anything and there is nothing you can do if the seller doesn't keep the promise. 

For phones https://m.gsmarena.com is a really good place to find information, also try contacting the manufacturers as they can authenticate the product or advice you if counterfeit.

IF YOU ARE A SELLER :

If you are selling for someone else, then they are using you and you can get in real trouble because of it. Before you agree to be a seller for someone else, research the product and if anything stands out then ask questions, any legit company will answer your questions. Any scam company will be harsh to you, and then stay away from them. 

I recently saw a post in Facebook, and the reason for this warning, a deal with a Dell Laptop + Vivo Y55, and I immediately knew something were wrong because the Vivo Y55 did not look like the Y55 I had researched a few months ago. 

This one looked old style with borders in the top and bottom, seller promised 6GB Ram and 128GB storage which none of the old style phones have, at most they came with 3-4GB Ram and 64GB storage!

This is the real Vivo Y55

https://m.gsmarena.com/vivo_y55_5g-11324.php#:~:text=6.58%22%201080x2408%20pixels

https://m.gsmarena.com/vivo_y55-11744.php

Unfortunately there are a syndicate that uses people, they have flooded the online market with counterfeit Ram and other products and are using Filipino to do the selling.

This way only the shop or the Filipino is getting trouble if caught.

If you already sold some of the products, make sure you have all documents and labels from your supplier and know exactly who they are - In the eyes of the law the seller can't claim ignorance because the information is just a search away, but if you can help law enforcement you might get a deal.

I recently wrote an article about the counterfeit problem :

https://jbj-tech-notes.blogspot.com/2026/02/counterfeit-ram-on-shopee.html?m=1

And set up a blog for business to avoid doing business with :

https://badbizlist.blogspot.com/2026/03/businesses-to-avoid.html?m=1

Stay safe and be smart😁