WATCH OUT for FAKE Counterfeit Perfumes in AUSTRALIA! First story as seen on Channel Sevens 'Today Tonight' program. Second story as seen on Channel Sevens 'Today Tonight' program. Can you tell which are the fakes? They have EXACTLY the same designers name, almost identical bottle, label, box (but contain less, inferior and dangerous substances!) and very similar fragrance! The bottles on the left of each type above were brought to our attention by concerned people. We confirmed they are fakes. Apparently bought from street vendors, and markets for under $20 each. HOW CAN YOU TELL WHAT is FAKE? It's not easy. Counterfeiters have become masters of their crime with the aid of modern digital imaging and printing techniques. They are capable of producing almost identical replicas of ALL the major leading perfume brands on the market today. As a consumer you may never really know, UNTIL you experience the actual fragrance which may be close to but not exactly as it should. You'll discover that the perfume does NOT last as long, perhaps as little as one hour instead of half a day or longer as is the case with original designer perfume. Get your FREE copy of our in house - "20 Point Authenticity Checklist" - How to Spot Fake Perfume (PDF format) Click here to download NOW Authenticity Report - Verification Service Have you bought a FAKE perfume? Do you need a written report verifying if it is a fake? Often with disputes that involve payment services such as PayPal and/or auction sites like eBay, you are required to obtain evidence. Perfume.com.au can provide you with an official written report stating whelther or not the perfume you bought is a fake. We have successfully helped out many Australian consumers in the past with their disputes. Note: This used to be a free service, but due to the dozens of requests we receive weekly, we now need to charge a $45 service fee which helps to recover our staff costs for the examination time & written 3 page report. To proceed, you need to send us the perfume with as much information as you can. e.g. Where you obtained it from, how much you paid for it, what makes you think it is fake etc. Send all the original packaging including the cellophane wrapping (if any). Include your credit card details or a money order for the $45 (extra bottles are charged at $25 each). We can normally email/fax or post the report to you within seven working days. There is also a small postage charge to return your items if you require. Send to: PCA - Authenticity Services P.O. BOX 285 OLINDA VIC 3788 Click on any of the following articles for some very interesting reading: - L'Oreal to take legal action against eBay over sale of fakes . - Harpers Bazaar - The fight against Fake Perfume. - LVMH wins French case against eBay over fakes. Counterfeiting is a huge problem globally, with millions of counterfeit goods being produced and sold every year. It is estimated that up to 10% of perfumes and toiletries in the market place are fakes... HEALTH RISKS Counterfeit perfume does not undergo the usual safety standards that are applied to all cosmetics and toiletries around the world. When cheaper, inferior ingredients are used, these may cause allergic reactions in people with sensitive skin and could also stain garments. Click here for newspaper article on FAKE perfume causing itching. OUR IN-HOUSE QUALITY CHECK We have established a 20+ point checklist which covers such things as:- label material & embossing; bottle thickness & quality; cap molding marks; typesetting, clarity, colour and fragrance of the perfume etc. Click here to download your FREE COPY SOURCE OF SUPPLY Repuatable Merchants only deal with respected and well established suppliers and manufacturers around the world. They do NOT buy from market stall holders, backyard importers, suspect overseas web sites, or anyone that has not been verified as legitimate. BEWARE OF OLD STOCK and STALE PERFUME Perfume does deteriorate. The time period depends on temperature, light and length of storage. Sometimes when stores close down, they SELL OUT their old perfume stock. Don't get caught out. Repuatable Merchants always ensure their perfume is FRESH, not old. The Perfume Scam Don't get ripped off!