- An “anti-5G” USB stick is being sold online for up to $420, promising to block adverse effects of the new telecom standard.
- 5G has been at the center of wild conspiracy theories for a couple of years, including a new strain of unfounded theories that associate 5G tech with the novel coronavirus pandemic.
- The USB device in question is a 128MB storage stick that costs $6 to make, but the people who fall for 5G conspiracy theories will probably fall for this too.
For years, we’ve been talking about the arrival of 5G technology, waiting for carriers and smartphone makers to create the tech that would bring us gigabit internet on phones. Little did we know at the time that the launch of 5G would spawn a highly contagious viral campaign that says 5G is dangerous, and you should oppose it.
5G conspiracy theories, many originating from Russia, were further fueled by the unexpected arrival of the coronavirus. Somehow, some people put the two together and created the ultimate conspiracy theory: 5G will increase the risk of coronavirus transmission. Anyone who thinks 5G is detrimental to one’s health is frighteningly likely to consider investing in this $420 anti-5G USB stick, which is definitely a scam. Because if you’re already knee-deep in the conspiracy theory, you might as well shell out to keep yourself safe.
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