Man opens 50,000mAh power bank, finds putty inside instead of battery

A Nigerian man has gone viral on social media after discovering that a 50,000mAh power bank he purchased was a complete fake.

Frustrated by the device’s poor performance and inability to hold a charge, he opened the power bank to inspect its contents. What he found left him shocked: instead of high-capacity battery cells, the power bank contained only a few tiny batteries, with the remaining space filled with putty-like material to make the device feel heavier and appear genuine.

Experts say this deceptive practice is common among counterfeit power banks, particularly those advertised with exaggerated capacities of 50,000mAh or more. Scammers use minimal battery components and fillers to trick buyers into believing they are getting a powerful, long-lasting device.

The man expressed regret over spending his money on the fake product and warned others to be cautious when purchasing portable chargers, especially from unverified sellers or at suspiciously low prices.