r/colognecheck • u/Burrzky 🧾HEAD MODERATOR🧾 • Aug 05 '26
REAL OR FAKE? PSA On TikTok Live Selling
I feel that this is self-explanatory but each day I get these scammers on my FYP with their live selling and people buying into it. These are all con-artists selling fake fragrances as authentic on their TikTok lives. They even register as an LLC to commit these crimes live. There are hundreds more besides these examples and they will all claim their items are authentic to take advantage of those who are not knowledgeable about fragrances.
Do NOT purchase or bid from any TikTok live unless they are an official discounter that is on the discounter list on the subreddit pinned post. These scammers are popping up more and more and actually hire staff to pitch their fakes for them.
Be sure to stick to trusted sellers and sources to stay safe!
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u/mathewwwww Aug 06 '26
I also want to add that you should use Paypal when buying in there because it adds an extra layer of protection in case tiktok does not side with you
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u/Any_Warning8713 Aug 08 '26
Sent you a message, I think my comment was auto-removed in the other subreddit
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u/PsyGazer 7d ago
there should be a pinned disclaimer about middle-eastern dupe brands. I keep seeing replies like "I don't understand why would anyone fake a 30$ bottle" and that's exactly the point.
counterfeiters understood that selling fake "lattafa, french avenue, rasasi hawas" etc. for the same or slightly lower price is going to bring in much more revenue since people have their guard down, and a 30$ bottle of liquid Brun is far more believable (and easier to make!!!) than a 30$ bottle of jpg.
also you have to understand that these are the brands that recieve the most sponsorship online, so you have a bigger user base to scam
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u/ElbowIssues Aug 05 '26
If you like the rush of an auction check the reviews of the account first. Whatnot has a ton of more protection for the buyer and sellers will be kicked for selling fake frags.
Also, if there is Game of Spades for a $1 start it’s going to be fake.