Tech ARP posted a guide on how to spot a genuine Intel boxed processor and avoid the counterfeit units
>> Counterfeit Intel Boxed Processors
To get an even better price from Intel, many OEMs and system assemblers order tray processors in bulk. They do not make use of all of these processors so a large number find their way into the DIY markets. Howevere, that is not the problem.
>> Counterfeit Intel Boxed Processors
