not impossible, there's been cases of modded console send back to S'pore for a successful 3RROD warranty claim FOC

no need to pay the fine if the warranty seal is still intact, some pirate nowadays are good with their modded console, the seal is still intact in one piece after they open it up for modding, I have came across few of such modded consoles



So TS, b4 you decided to send the console to any local shop for repair (which will definitely void any chances for FOC warranty claim in SG), open up the face plate and check if the seal is still intact or not. If yes, then I'll suggest you sent to SG for the warranty claim, they won't be able to tell physically if your console is modded or not as long as the seal is intact.

and for your case, I faced a similar buyer also, claimed it's a jasper but actually it's a falcon
but luckily i did my homework to identify the console and i believe his claim that he dunno it's not jasper and not trying to con me
i still bought from him anyway at a cheaper price because it's a non-modded console, the seal is still intact with receipt from SG, so i still can claim warranty if it 3RROD

nah~ they won't check the drive firmware on the spot, too much hassle for them, they'll just check the warranty sticker, that's all