On ScamAdviser, one question has been common, is Rbubv.com legit or a scam? This caught our curiosity and prompted us to do a deep dive into Rbubv.com. Rbubv.com is an online store that majors in sunglasses and has become quite popular of late.
Join us as we discuss potential impersonation plans, contradicting contact details, very low prices with high discounts, and a link to Japan. All this and much more as we try to answer, is Rbubv.com legit or a scam?
One of the things that caught my eye is this statement, “Our website is official Ray-Ban-Sunglass store and from certified Ray-Ban-Sunglass dealers (online & in store).”
However, several red flags point to the possibility that this establishment may be attempting to impersonate the renowned Ray-Ban brand. Firstly, the provided location is "8F, 228 Holmes Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801, United States.”
This does not correspond with any of the 32 authentic Ray-Ban stores recognized in the United States. This discrepancy in the listed address casts doubt on the legitimacy of the store's claims.
Additionally, another glaring inconsistency lies in the appearance of the store's logo. While the official Ray-Ban logo typically features a white font against a red background, Rbubv.com’s logo is in black.
How the Ray-Ban logo looks
How the imposter logo looks
This seems like a deliberate effort to dupe people into thinking they are purchasing from Ray-Ban. They copy even the font to appear as close as possible though a simple due diligence will reveal the differences.
I noticed the email provided by Rbubv.com reads rayban@priorityservice.org. As you can see, this is different from the domain name, Rbubv.com.
Using confusing emails has been the go-to move for many dubious websites as it makes it harder for customers to reach out should anything go amiss. We have covered such websites in the past such as Bisousa.nl and Ousell.com.
Even though Rbubv.com claims to be based in the US, I noticed the use Japanese language all over the website. From the header near the logo to the item description and even the currency.
This could indicate they are targeting the Japanese market by including a local language and currency. Scammers tend to customize their sites to fit into certain markets as people are likely to respond well to something they understand.
I found this confusing, though the website is Rbubv.com, they keep claiming they are the “official Ray-Ban” store. However, their email address reads, rayban@priorityservice.org. Those are two very distinct differences. Other than that, the footer reads, © Sun-Glass Online.
These characteristics overlap with what we see with scam websites which will try as much as possible to confuse users. In the end, if anything goes wrong, it will be hard to know who to go after.
I noticed that the prices of most of the items are ridiculously low, and they also have huge discounts. Take, for instance, the RB3016/S CLUBMASTER W0366 which they claim goes for 3,690 円(Yen) which translates to $24.
On Amazon, the same goes for $171 which is such a huge difference from what’s offered at Rbubv.com. Cheap prices is one of the oldest tricks in the books as scammers know people will always jump on to products with huge discounts. This is why you will find terms like “One Day Exclusive Sale” even though this is not a one-day but a permanent thing.
There is a high possibility that Rbubv.com may be a scam. The red flags are too many to ignore from the cheap prices to questionable locations and hints of impersonating a legit brand. The prices are too good to be true and the use of the Japanese language, though they claim to be based in the US is very suspicious. The contact details provided don't match the domain and the website keeps on using different names such as Sun-Glass Online.
Overall, caution is paramount when dealing with Rbubv.com. There are more reliable online fashion stores and online marketplaces out there. Safe shopping!
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