Find out if it's original. A number of important criteria are put forward for it. The main differences between fake phones

Modern market perfume products has greatest number counterfeit products.

In order not to fall for the tricks of scammers, find out how to check perfume for authenticity and distinguish a fake from the original.

To ensure the originality of a particular perfume composition, pay attention to the packaging.

Moves forward towards her whole line important criteria:

In 2019, some manufacturers abandoned the use of cellophane so that the buyer could better appreciate the attractiveness of a cardboard box. However, distributors or store employees may package the perfume themselves.

This is done so that they do not lose their presentation. If something confuses you, check with the seller exactly when and who packaged the goods in cellophane film.

Check the certificate

How to determine the authenticity of a perfume? Ask the seller for a certificate indicating all necessary information(manufacturer, distributor, country of production).

The quality certificate or declaration of conformity can be found in the unified customs register.

According to current legislation All perfumes officially supplied to the Russian Federation undergo mandatory certification, during which a bar code (batch code) is applied to them.

Using this registration number, you can not only establish the authenticity of the product, but also find out its release date, expiration date and country of origin.

How to check perfume authenticity using a barcode? Find a special sticker on the box and study it carefully.

Logically registration number perfume must match the first digits of the barcode of the country that issued it. However, in practice this is not always the case.

Markings may be different if:

The manufacturer's headquarters are located in another territory;
The manufacturer registered the batch code in the country with the largest export volumes;
The manufacturer granted a license to produce perfume to another state;
The manufacturer has several factories or subsidiaries located in different countries.

The barcodes indicated on the cardboard packaging and the bottom of the bottle itself must match.

As a rule, labeling is divided into 2 subtypes - European and American. Let's take a closer look at them.

European barcode - EAN-13

Consists of 13 characters. Of these, the first 2-3 digits are the numerical country code. They have it:

4 or 5 digits after the country code indicate the manufacturing company, and the next 5 indicate information about the product.

The last character is the control character. It is required for manual barcode verification. It's done like this:

American barcode - UPC-A-12

The labeling of perfume products produced in the USA and Canada has 12 digits.

The first 2 (00-09) are the country code, the next 4 are information about the manufacturer, and the remaining 6 are an identification number commodity item and control figure.

To check American-made perfumes using the batch code, you also need to carry out simple calculations:

How to check the authenticity of eau de toilette using a barcode without resorting to mathematical operations? There are several applications and online services for this:

Do not buy perfumes on tap - branded products are produced only in standard bottles.

If you want to save money, keep an eye on promotions and sales offered by large cosmetic store chains.

To understand whether the perfume was purchased in a particular store, take a close look at the bottle. He must answer several points at once:

The bottle should fit tightly and not dangle inside. Moreover, if he falls, he almost always remains unharmed.

To understand how to distinguish fake perfume from the original, apply a couple of drops to the inner bend of your elbow. Original perfume will reveal itself gradually. First (within 15 minutes) - the top notes, then - the middle notes, after a couple of hours - the trail.

For fakes, there is no gradual development of aroma. If we talk about durability, for perfumes it is 5-10 hours, for eau de parfum – 4-8 hours, for toiletries – 2-4 hours.

Also pay attention to the color of the internal contents - it should not be too bright. This indicates large quantities chemical impurities.

And the last important point is the consistency of the perfume.. Shake the bottle well: original perfume The bubbles will last for 10-15 seconds, but in fake ones they will disappear immediately.

To check whether a bottle you just purchased is original, place it in the refrigerator. If after a while the perfume or eau de toilette becomes cloudy, return it and ask for your money.

Do not agree to replace the product in the same point of sale- most likely, you will be handed a fake again. In case of refusal, contact the consumer protection department.

To protect yourself from counterfeits, make purchases in branded stores. Before going, don’t be lazy to look at the manufacturer’s website and find out what the bottle and packaging of the fragrance you are interested in look like.

Video: What is the difference between natural perfumes and fakes?

With the growing popularity of the Apple brand, there are more and more fakes that are distributed all over the world and sold as the original. Only recently it was possible to identify a fake only by appearance- for example, the antenna in an iPhone or the shape of the case does not correspond to the real one, now fakes can be very similar to the real thing in appearance, and therefore it is necessary to determine the authenticity using software methods.

How to distinguish an original from a fake? In this article we will look at the main signs by which you can understand this.

Precautions

It is best to buy a gadget from official dealer or in a company store. If your financial condition does not allow you to buy new model, it is also better to wait, weigh the pros and cons of buying a used model, since you cannot know where the person who sells it to you bought his device. Still, if you decide to make a purchase in dubious places, then you need to know some features in order to be able to distinguish the original from the fake.

External features

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Take the iPhone 7 in your hands - on the front side you should definitely see the factory film with a tab for peeling it off at the bottom. Cardboard packaging with bright flowers and a pleasant surface, inside there are instructions with the Apple logo. Also in the box there are headphones, a cable, a charger and that’s all white. Pay attention to the wires - they should be soft, unlike the Chinese ones - hard or even plastic. There are no sharp corners, sagging or burrs on any parts of the headphones. The back cover of the device is non-removable. IN original gadget The cover can only be removed if the screws are unscrewed. Slot for one SIM card only, external storage memory is not inserted. The main "blunders" of not real gadgets:

Errors in the spelling of the brand, model, as well as naming errors in the operating system.
On back cover must include the words "iPhone", model number and certification marks.
No antenna.

Definition by software

Using Serial Number

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Let's take the desired smartphone in our hands, go to the menu, select "Settings" - "General" - "About this device" - "Serial number". From your smartphone, go to the manufacturer’s official website in the verification section (https://checkcoverage.apple.com). Enter the number of the iPhone you are checking. If it is not fake, then you will be able to see its model, production date, technical support by phone and other information. If the thing being checked apple device is not original, you will see the message "Sorry, this serial number is not correct. Please check your data and try again."

How to distinguish an original iPhone 7 from a fake using the operating system

The original gadget has only one operating system and no other - IOS. If you are a user Apple technology, then you should know what it looks like (icons, button style, font, etc.). If not, ask your friends or acquaintances to help you distinguish iOS from other operating systems.

Go to standard application AppStore - if the gadget is a replica, then you will be redirected to Google Android app Play. If you are an Android smartphone user, you will probably recognize this application.

You can also try connecting the phone you are testing to a laptop or PC with iTunes installed. When you connect a smartphone, it detects it and attempts to synchronize. If the program does not show any information, it means it failed to install the device, i.e. this smartphone is not original.

By following these tips, you can understand whether you are buying an original iPhone 7 or not. Try to make purchases in official stores to prevent unwanted incidents.

Proven methods.

The more popular Apple devices become, the more often you can see cheap ones Chinese fakes to original smartphones. And if a few years ago a fake could be identified by the characteristic crack of the case or a poor-quality picture on the display, now craftsmen are churning out almost perfect iPhone copies. So how can you avoid falling for scammers and buying “leftist”?

The easiest way out is to buy an iPhone from an authorized dealer. The method is obvious, but it’s not suitable for everyone, because sometimes you want to buy a gadget, but you only have enough money for a used model. But in any case, if the situation persists, then it is better to save up and take an original and legally “clean” (I think there is no need to remind you about the frequent theft of phones) iPhone in a specialized store - this is the official Apple reseller in Russia.

However, if you have your eye on a model on an ad website, a la Avito, and have seriously decided to purchase the model second-hand, then you need to know several distinctive features.

Checking the serial number

Whether you go to buy an iPhone alone or with a friend, be sure to arm yourself with a smartphone or tablet (you can even use it Android control) with the ability to access the Internet. This is necessary for an absolutely accurate check of the originality of the purchased device. What should be done?

Step 1. Go to the iPhone menu " Settings» → « Basic» →« About this device" and find the item " Serial number».

Step 2. From your device, follow this link. The link leads to the official Apple website in the section for checking serial numbers.

Step 3. In the window under the inscription “ Enter the serial number hardware equipment "Indicate the serial number of the device being tested and click " Continue» .

Step 4: If the iPhone is not Chinese, you will see its model and other information, such as whether you can get Apple phone support. Otherwise, you will see the message “ Unfortunately, this serial number is not correct. Please check your data and try again.", which means it’s better to bypass this would-be seller.

Be careful when entering the serial number of the device, because due to an error in one character, you may think badly of the person and be left without a brand new (or used) iPhone.

Opening our eyes wider

Whatever the quality iPhone replica, the creators of the clones are technically unable to do everything exactly like Apple’s. Therefore, even with a quick glance, without resorting to checking the serial number of the device, you can identify a fake. You need to pay attention to the following details:

There should not be any hieroglyphs, misspelled words or other calligraphic errors in the system.
On the back cover of the device there should be the following inscriptions: iPhone, Designed by Apple in California, Assembled in China, model number, certification marks (as in the picture).
An iPhone cannot have an antenna.
The iPhone also cannot have two SIM cards, a built-in memory card and charging from USB and mini-USB.
Back cover iPhone any The model cannot be removed until the fastening screws are unscrewed.

Another quick way to identify a fake

Very simple and easy method- taking the iPhone in your hands, go to the standard application App Store . Anyone, even the coolest Chinese iPhone will be forced to transfer you to Google Play, an application store for Android devices.

This is what the App Store should look like:

This is what Google Play looks like:

In addition, you will not be able to find most branded products on Google Play. Apple applications. Try searching for applications such as Keynote, iMovie, Pages, Numbers, Apple Store- if they are not in the store, then this means that this is a fake, not an original iPhone.

Another sure way to identify a Chinese iPhone

Well, I would like to end this article with one more thing: the right way, which will reveal even the most inveterate Chinese geniuses. To do this you will need a laptop or Personal Computer(if the seller came to sell the iPhone directly to your home) with installed iTunes. You can download iTunes from the official Apple website.

The whole point is that when iPhone connection to the computer and turning on iTunes, the program must detect the device and try to synchronize it. If iTunes is silent like a guerrilla, most likely they are trying to slip you a fake, be careful.

More details about how to distinguish real iPhone from fake read on our forum in the topic.

The problem of counterfeit and non-original smartphones is relevant and requires the attention of potential buyers.

Previously, a fake could be distinguished from the original quite simply, because it was very different from the original phone. There was an obvious difference in almost everything: appearance, build and screen quality, software features and, of course, price.

Today, recognizing non-original phones has become difficult. Chinese manufacturers climbed up new level- now counterfeit devices differ slightly from the originals. If the user has never held a real gadget in his hands before, he may not notice the substitution at all.

Not only branded smartphones, for example, Apple and Samsung, but also popular ones can be counterfeited Chinese brands well-known companies - Xiaomi, Meizu, Vivo and others. To avoid falling into the hands of scammers, you must check your device. You can do this with a few simple tips.

Check by IMEI

The most popular method that can be applied to gadgets from any manufacturer is checking by IMEI. This is a special device that is assigned to devices by the manufacturer at the production stage. Typically IMEI consists of 15 digits:

the first 6 indicate the batch number;
the next 2 are the code of the country of origin;
then 6 digits show the serial number of the smartphone;
the last digit is the main one and allows you to check the phone for originality.

IMEI is in warranty card and on the phone itself - usually under the battery. It needs to be checked against the code, which can be found in the settings. To check the match, you need to dial the combination of numbers *#06#. The 15 digits that appear must completely match those indicated in the settings, warranty card, case and on the box of the device. If there are any discrepancies, it means that something is wrong with the gadget - either the device itself, or the box or documents have been replaced.

If the codes match, you need to check the IMEI using the manufacturer's database - scammers are powerless here.

Xiaomi - http://www.mi.com/verify/#imei_en. A separate article about checking Xiaomi.
Huawei/Honor - https://consumer.huawei.com/

Features and Applications

Another quick and in a simple way checking the device for originality is to compare the characteristics of the smartphone with those indicated on the manufacturer’s official website. To be sure, you can use third party applications, for example AnTuTu or CPU-Z.

There are also special program to verify the authenticity of phones - . Just download it to your smartphone and click the “Verify Phone” button. Next, you need to follow the link and scan the QR code that appears. After these manipulations, the program will analyze the device and report original phone or not.

It is worth noting that some fake devices have a pre-installed patched version of AnTuTu, which shows fake characteristics and misleads the user. To avoid falling for the trick, download current version applications on Google Play.

External signs

Particular attention should be paid to the appearance of the smartphone and build quality. Very often, a fake can be recognized thanks to the screen - despite the fact that its diagonal is usually identical to the original, at the top or bottom you can see a small strip of white or silver color, due to which the display becomes smaller.

You also need to be wary when a logo appears on the display when you turn on the phone. third party manufacturer or operator. Often Chinese copies The location of buttons, cameras, speakers and other elements is different. It is worth considering the brand name carefully - non-original devices the inscriptions may be crooked and contain errors, for example, Sansung, Aplee, Xioami and so on.

Checking using the service code

Service codes make it easy to check the authenticity of smartphones from a South Korean manufacturer - Samsung. These devices are counterfeited very often, because the company occupies a leading position in sales in the world.

To check the device, just dial the combination of numbers: *#7353#. If smartphone will come in in the component testing menu, which means you are holding in your hands original device. If the phone does not react at all, it is most likely a fake.

Subtleties in the software

Many companies equip smartphones proprietary firmware. For example, Xiaomi gadgets run on MIUI, Meizu on Flyme, and Samsung are equipped with TouchWiz. If, when purchasing a Xiaomi device, instead of MIUI, a different interface is preinstalled or is not there at all, it’s worth thinking about. Software original smartphone usually works smoothly and stably, but Chinese analogues can slow down and display advertising.

One more important point, the sight of which is worth thinking about is the translation of the interface. Typically, manufacturers are sensitive to such trifles, and the creators of fakes pay little attention to this, which is why the phrases turn out to be clumsy. For example, the phrase “Swipe the screen to unlock” can be translated as “Swipe the screen to unlock.” Typical automatic translation in AliExpress style.

To make sure that the smartphone is original, you need to go to the settings and carefully study the information about software gadget. If necessary, it can be checked against the data that should be on the original device.

Price

The price of the phone is also one of important indicators authenticity. You should be wary if a gadget worth 700-800 dollars is offered for purchase for 200-300 dollars. Before purchasing, you need to check the price of the device in official stores and ask the seller all your questions.

Not everyone can afford a brand new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. If you are one of them, but really want an iPhone (not necessarily latest model), it makes sense to buy it on the secondary market, that is, “used”. How to do this without consequences in the form of hardware and software faults read under the cut.

Buying a used iPhone. Seller's choice

If this is your first time buying a used product online, know that there are many times more scammers on the secondary market than honest sellers. Therefore, be careful when choosing a seller. Advice: don't trust anyone!

The model of a decent and sensible seller of a used iPhone looks something like this:

Doesn't hide his contact number phone.
Will not refuse a personal meeting.
Will not refuse to check the status of the phone.
Will not give away your iPhone at a price below average on the secondary market. Although you can always bargain on the spot.

Full set

Buy a used iPhone in the factory configuration and, if possible, with a receipt from the store. The latter will be needed when contacting the service. Apple support to regain control over, for example.

iPhone kit:

Smartphone.
Branded box with a barcode and information about the device (model, batch number, serial number and IMEI).
Charger.
USB cable.
Wired headset Apple EarPods with control buttons and microphone.
SIM card ejector.
Documentation.

It’s not critical if a used iPhone doesn’t come with a power supply, USB cable, headphones, paper clips and instructions. It is important to have the original box (for support).

Check that the data in the iPhone settings matches the original packaging

Check if the information on the box matches iPhone settings in the “General -> About this device” menu and on the back cover of the device. The following data must correspond:

Model. For example, ME305LL/A.
Serial number(not indicated on the back cover of the device).
IMEI. Compare the identifier indicated in the device information, on the box and on the SIM card tray.

If any of this data on the box, in the phone settings and on the SIM card tray differs, the device has been repaired. This can also be checked by serial number and IMEI.

Video on how to find the serial number

How to check if an iPhone is authentic by serial number

On a special page of the official Apple website (Check Your Service and Support Coverage), enter the iPhone serial number in the appropriate field.

If the device is original, the system will recognize its model and display information about the warranty status. It is important that the “Valid Purchase Date” field is checked - this confirms that the device is original and purchased from Apple.

If more than a year has passed since the purchase of the device, international Apple warranty no longer affects him. Information about this is in the lines: “Telephone Technical Support” ( Technical support by phone) and “Repairs and Service Coverage” warranty repair and service).

If needed more information, using the same serial number you can determine: the phone model, the country for which it was manufactured, the identifier and model number, the main specifications (clock frequency processor, screen resolution, case color, memory size), year and month of production, as well as manufacturer.

An example of checking my iPhone 5s by serial number:

Serial number: F18LND37FF9R
Nice Name: iPhone 5s (GSM/North America)
Machine Model: iPhone6.1
Family Name: A1533
Model Number: ME296
Group1: iPhone
Group2:
Generation:
CPU speed: 1.3MHz
Screen size: 4 inches
Screen resolution: 1136×640 pixels
Colour: Space Gray
Production year: 2013
Production week: 45 (November)
Model introduced: 2013
Capacity: 16GB
Memory - flavor: xx
Factory: F1 (China, Zhengzhou - Foxconn).

This means that I have a 16 GB iPhone 5s, GSM model A1533 gray, produced at Foxconn's Zhengzhou plant in November 2013.

You can also identify the restored one by the serial number. iPhone manufacturer(Refurbished). For such devices, the serial number starts at “5K”.

To make it easier for you, I recorded a video on how to check the serial number of an iPhone:

How to check iPhone by IMEI

Comprehensive information about the iPhone (and not only) can be obtained using the International Mobile Equipment Identifier (IMEI - International Mobile Equipment Identity), for example.

The IMEI of an iPhone is engraved on its back cover and SIM card tray, indicated on the barcode label on the packaging and in “Settings -> General -> About this device”. In the "Phone" application, enter the combination " #06# " And iPhone IMEI will be displayed on the screen.

Short: If you have never owned an iPhone and you cannot determine its originality by appearance, check the iPhone by serial number on the official Apple website and check the information in the information about the device and on its packaging. It's enough.

For reference: If in the iPhone settings in the device information there is no data in the lines “ Wi-Fi address", "Bluetooth" or "Modem firmware", this means that the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or modem modules are not working, respectively.

Checking a used iPhone for mechanical damage

Visually inspect the iPhone and check:

Condition of the case. It is desirable that the device is free of chips, scratches and dents.
Controls(Home and Power buttons, volume rocker, vibration mode switch). The buttons should work softly and silently, and should not stick or fall through. The device should respond instantly to button presses.
Did you understand the iPhone? Earpiece (next to front camera) must be covered with a mesh. Screw heads on bottom end on the sides of the charging/sync connector must not be damaged.
Has it been renovated? Home button colors and protective glass, must be the same. The charging/sync port and headphone jack must match the color of the iPhone. Press on the screen, original Touchpad“does not float” (pressures leave no traces).
iPhone Neverlock (unlocked) or “locked”. Remove the SIM card tray; there should be no overlays for the SIM card (adapters for the Gevey or r-Sim hardware unlock). Insert your SIM card - connecting an “unlocked” iPhone to cellular network happens quickly.
Touchpad. Unlock your iPhone, press and hold your finger on the screen until the application icons begin to “dance”, and slowly drag any icon across the screen. It should not “come off” from the finger.
Speaker and microphone. Call someone, you and you should be clearly heard (sometimes this also depends on the quality of the connection).
Wi-Fi module. Turn on Wi-Fi and connect to wireless network, check your internet access in Safari. In the cold Wi-Fi module It works properly - the breakdown appears after heating, so do not turn off Wi-Fi for at least another 5 minutes.
Camera and autofocus. Launch the Camera app, tap on the area of the screen to autofocus.
Proximity sensor. Call someone, during a conversation - cover with your finger top part screen to the right of conversational dynamics- the screen should go dark.
Accelerometer. Run any standard application(Messages, Contacts, Calendar, Photos), rotate the iPhone - the screen should rotate with the device.
Headphones. Plug your headset into the headphone jack, launch the Music app, and play. Check volume control, track switch and playback controls.
Contact with water. Shine a flashlight into the headphone jack, if you find a red marker in it (moisture indicator), it means the device has been in contact with water.
External speakers. Turn on music playback, the sound should be clear, without wheezing.
Remove protective films, they hide scratches.

Checking iPhone lock using Apple ID

The originality, external condition and performance of a used iPhone are important, but even an original, fully functional and externally perfect device can be absolutely useless if it is blocked by activation lock ( Activation Lock). An iPhone with the “ ” function enabled cannot be