There are several ways to recognize a counterfeit designer bag. Here are some of the most common ones:
Quality: An authentic haute couture bag is made with high quality materials and excellent craftsmanship. Counterfeit bags may be made of cheaper materials and may not have the same level of attention to detail.
Brand: Look for the brand logo and other brand elements, such as the designer’s name, on the bag. Counterfeit bags may have logos that aren’t quite right or no branding at all.
Serial Numbers: Some high-end brands include a serial number on their bags. This number can be used to verify the authenticity of the bag.
Price: High fashion bags can be very expensive. If the price of the bag seems too good to be true, it may be a counterfeit.
Compare with the original: Compare the bag with the original in terms of design, color, measurements and fabric.
Query the microchip: Increasingly, luxury bags are concealing an RFID (radio frequency identification) chip inside the seams. The microchips can be scanned with a special device to reveal the unique identification number. Contact the official store to request a scan.
It is always best to purchase high fashion bags from reputable dealers or authorized retailers to ensure that you are getting an authentic product.
What if I was led to believe that I had purchased a counterfeit haute couture bag?
Contact the seller: If you purchased the bag from an online marketplace or physical store, contact the seller and explain the situation. If it is a legitimate company, they may be willing to refund your money or exchange the bag for an authentic model.
Report the counterfeit: Report the counterfeit bag to the brand or designer, who may investigate and take action against the counterfeiters.
Contact your credit card company: If you used a credit card to make the purchase, contact your credit card company and explain the situation. She may be able to help you get a refund or dispute the charge.
Consult an attorney: If you feel you have been a victim of fraud and none of the above steps work, consider consulting an attorney to discuss your legal options.
Contact the platform: if you bought your bag on a platform such as Vinted, it is advisable to contact them. They are required by law not to sell or host fraudulent products on their platforms. Even if it is a third party seller, the platform remains responsible and will be required to reimburse you for the product and the inherent transport costs.
It is important to remember that buying counterfeit luxury goods is illegal and hurts business, supports criminal activity and hurts the economy.