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Help! Have I been scammed

157 replies

amraa · 23/05/2026 14:23

I’ve had the YSL Loulou small handbag on my wish list for a long time! I found a seller online that has 100% positive feedbacks that are verified, I can see the past purchases that customers made and they are for other designer bags. So when I saw they have the Loulou, I sent them an offer, it was accepted and sent out the next day. The person even provided the receipt.

I was happy with the bag, however I was adamant to ensure it’s not a fake bc nothing is stopping someone having a genuine receipt but sending a fake bag with it or even forging a receipt. The bag itself to me looks very real, but I have only compared to what I can see online, the only thing that throws me off about the bag is the designer name inside the bag.

I’ll attach photos and if anyone can tell me what they think or if they have the same real bag, compare it to see it matches. The person seems so genuine, I’ve got til
monday to return the bag. I constantly keep going back and forth!

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butterfliesandrainbows2022 · 23/05/2026 15:55

also be careful they dont pretend they sent a real bag and you returned a fake, as i've seen that happen

Viviennemary · 23/05/2026 15:54

If you suspect it might be fake send it back. And pay extra from a shop. It's the only way to be sure unless you're an expert on fake bags.

Bristolandlazy · 23/05/2026 15:52

godmum56 · 23/05/2026 15:05

Two things. If its not genuine then I wouldn't want to pay a "real" price for it. The other thing is that owning fakes is illegal.

Illegal! Ha ha

Oriunda · 23/05/2026 15:48

What platform did you buy it on ? Vinted verifications are perfunctory at best. Vestiare, on the other hand, I’d trust.

I’ve got two preloved designer bags. One I bought direct from a friend who has a serious passion for buying and collecting serious marques. The other is from a well known designer vintage store (which also sells on Vestiare).

No one wants to have been tricked into buying a fake; it taints the pleasure of the bag, plus you can’t resell the bag knowingly as genuine.

Girlwithavibe · 23/05/2026 15:48

I just took these u can compare I bought mine from the YSL store

Help! Have I been scammed
Help! Have I been scammed
Help! Have I been scammed
chirrupybird · 23/05/2026 15:47

They may well refuse a return if they are selling fakes.

Girlwithavibe · 23/05/2026 15:43

I have this bag I'll just go and check mine !!! X

Hassell · 23/05/2026 15:40

WallaceinAnderland · 23/05/2026 15:38

Why is that relevant?

Presumably OP is not a teenager.

oh calm down!

It was a joke. Many a teen love a brand.

OnceYoureToastYouCanNeverBeBread · 23/05/2026 15:39

@TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross pre owned will be cheaper though, and so more affordable to many.

WallaceinAnderland · 23/05/2026 15:38

Hassell · 23/05/2026 15:36

Do you have teens @WallaceinAnderland ? 😆

Why is that relevant?

Presumably OP is not a teenager.

Hassell · 23/05/2026 15:36

WallaceinAnderland · 23/05/2026 15:34

This is why I don't get people buying labels. If you can't tell yourself, why do you care?

Do you have teens @WallaceinAnderland ? 😆

Jennalong · 23/05/2026 15:36

How much did you pay ?
The saying , if it was too good to be true , it usually is , springs to mind .

Andepeda · 23/05/2026 15:34

Ask AI, lots of useful tips.

WallaceinAnderland · 23/05/2026 15:34

This is why I don't get people buying labels. If you can't tell yourself, why do you care?

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 23/05/2026 15:22

You got a ‘designer’ bag from some random seller online for less, presumably, than the price of a genuine YSL bag. At what point did you think this WASN’T a scam? 😵‍💫

Blueper · 23/05/2026 15:21

Return it, you will be worrying the whole time otherwise. I think Vinted has a function to confirm authenticity of designer items? I think a bit of extra due diligence when buying next time might help you feel more secure.

godmum56 · 23/05/2026 15:20

Thank you to all the folk who corrected me.....seriously. I own a fake Rolex (long story, I didn't buy it) and have never liked to wear it because I thought it was illegal to own it.

KellsBells7 · 23/05/2026 15:16

I would guess counterfeit but the photos aren’t good enough. Go onto the purse forum, someone on there will help authenticate but you’ll need more photos.

Hassell · 23/05/2026 15:15

godmum56 · 23/05/2026 15:05

Two things. If its not genuine then I wouldn't want to pay a "real" price for it. The other thing is that owning fakes is illegal.

You’re joking! Owning a fake is illegal 😆

do you mean selling fakes whilst saying they are real?

tiramisugelato · 23/05/2026 15:14

godmum56 · 23/05/2026 15:05

Two things. If its not genuine then I wouldn't want to pay a "real" price for it. The other thing is that owning fakes is illegal.

Of course it's not illegal 😂

Hassell · 23/05/2026 15:14

The receipt means nothing

Hassell · 23/05/2026 15:14

HoskinsChoice · 23/05/2026 15:12

Why though? What is a 'genuine' bag? Surely if she likes it and it's decent quality it doesn't matter? Or at least it shouldn't. Cheap designer bags are never going to be real. They wouldn't be cheap if they were real. Surely the OP knows this.

Secondly, if she's in the UK it isn't illegal to buy or own fakes. It is illegal to sell them but not buy them (unless buying with intent to sell).

She clearly specifically wanted this brand and paid much much more than if she’d strolled in to a department store and go an unbranded one of good quality that she liked

BuffetTheDietSlayer · 23/05/2026 15:12

godmum56 · 23/05/2026 15:05

Two things. If its not genuine then I wouldn't want to pay a "real" price for it. The other thing is that owning fakes is illegal.

Is it not illegal to own fake bags.

HoskinsChoice · 23/05/2026 15:12

godmum56 · 23/05/2026 15:05

Two things. If its not genuine then I wouldn't want to pay a "real" price for it. The other thing is that owning fakes is illegal.

Why though? What is a 'genuine' bag? Surely if she likes it and it's decent quality it doesn't matter? Or at least it shouldn't. Cheap designer bags are never going to be real. They wouldn't be cheap if they were real. Surely the OP knows this.

Secondly, if she's in the UK it isn't illegal to buy or own fakes. It is illegal to sell them but not buy them (unless buying with intent to sell).

Ireolu · 23/05/2026 15:08

Return the bag and get one from the store if this will stress you. No one on AIBU/MN can confidently tell you the bag is the real deal. Strongly suggest you look into YSL quality too.