I Bought a Counterfeit DeWalt Battery… Here’s What I Found

Are you buying fake DeWalt/Makita/Milwaukee batteries without even realizing it? In this video, I break down a 5ah DeWalt 20V MAX battery I bought online that turned out to be a very convincing counterfeit. These fakes are getting shockingly close to the real thing — so close that most people would never know the difference. I’ll show you: 🔍 Side-by-side comparisons of the real vs. fake DeWalt battery ⚠️ The subtle differences that counterfeiters don’t want you to notice 🛑 Why these fake batteries can be dangerous for your tools — and for you 💰 How scammers are getting away with this (and how to avoid getting duped) ✔️ Tips to make sure your DeWalt batteries are real before you buy 📦 What happened when I confronted eBay If you’ve ever bought aftermarket batteries, shop on eBay/Amazon, or use DeWalt tools for work or home projects, this is a must-watch.