Fraudulent Websites:
These websites can appear legitimate and sell reborn dolls at unrealistically low prices or display inconsistent product photos. They often use/steal photos of authentic reborn dolls created by legitimate artists but deliver cheap knock-offs that look awful or you receive nothing at all. These sites typically delay dispatching your order, reducing your window to dispute the payment and they will simply block all contact with you when you complain.
Counterfeit Kits:
Scammers send authentic sculpts to be mass-manufactured, producing counterfeit reborn kits that are of lower quality and not licensed by the original artists or companies. They may also duplicate certificates of authenticity. These actions violate copyrights and intellectual property rights, which is why respected artists and suppliers avoid purchasing these kits.
Review Manipulation:
Fake reviews and testimonials on scam websites and seller profiles create a false sense of legitimacy and trustworthiness.
Phony Sellers on Marketplaces:
Fake profiles on platforms like Facebook, eBay, or Etsy list dolls that don’t exist, collect payments, and vanish. They use images of dolls they do not possess but may repeat the same scam with different customers by providing safety photos to secure payment before blocking them.
Payment Scams:
Scammers insist on payment methods that offer no buyer protection, such as wire transfers or gift cards, and then fail to deliver the product.
It is also important to note that many countries do not validate the account names of bank transfers. They only validate the branch code and account number allowing the scammer to use fake names for that account.
Misleading Product Descriptions and Images:
Some sellers claim the doll or kit has certain features when it doesn't. They may also edit and manipulate the doll's images to hide damage and imperfections from the buyer.
