Luxe Scanner
Protect yourself from counterfeit luxury goods. Verify sellers, learn authentication techniques, and connect with trusted experts.
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection FY 2024-2025 |CBP IPR Data
Seller Risk Scanner
Analyze marketplace listings for counterfeit red flags
Red Flags We Detect
- Price 40%+ below retail
- Stock photos / catalog images
- New seller account (<6 months)
- Ships from known counterfeit hubs
- No authenticity mention
Platforms Supported
Recent CBP Seizures
Louisville CBP seizes 7,000+ counterfeit Van Cleef & Arpels earrings
MSRP: $30.3M
El Paso seizes 1,708 fake Van Cleef jewelry items from China
MSRP: $9.2M
Louisville seizes fake Cartier, Rolex, Audemars Piguet watches
MSRP: $18.6M
Pittsburgh CBP seizes knockoff Rolex watches and luxury sunglasses
MSRP: $573K
Data sourced from official U.S. Customs and Border Protection press releases
Authentication Guides
Learn how to spot counterfeits with our verified authentication guides. All information is sourced from official brand documentation, expert authenticators, and verified sources.
Louis Vuitton
CRITICAL COUNTERFEIT RISKRolex
CRITICAL COUNTERFEIT RISKChanel
HIGH COUNTERFEIT RISKNike / Jordan
HIGH COUNTERFEIT RISKHermès
CRITICAL COUNTERFEIT RISKCartier
HIGH COUNTERFEIT RISKProfessional Authentication Services
⚠️ Important: Visual guides can help you spot obvious fakes, but professional authentication is the only way to be 100% certain. High-quality counterfeits ("super fakes") can fool even experienced collectors. We recommend always using a professional service for high-value purchases.
Entrupy
AI + microscopic analysis
Real Authentication
Expert authenticators + Intelascan™
Authenticate First
Handbags & accessories
CheckCheck
Sneaker authentication app
Legit Check
Sneaker & streetwear
Report Counterfeit Goods
Bought a fake? Spotted a counterfeiter? Report them to protect other consumers.
Important Disclaimer
The Fraud Codex is an educational resource only. We are not affiliated with any luxury brands mentioned. Authentication guides are compiled from publicly available information and should not replace professional authentication services. For high-value purchases, always use a certified authentication service. A valid date code, serial number, or other marker does NOT guarantee authenticity — counterfeiters replicate these features.