[Scam Alert] Ray-Ban Anniversary Sale Scam | Trend Micro News (2024)

Are you tagged in Tweets that read, “Friends, the surprise is coming. Are you interested?” with an image that says Ray-Ban is having a 90% off sale for only 24 hours? Be careful, this is a reoccurring scam!

Scammers use fake Twitter accounts or compromised ones to post Tweets of scam messages and tag people randomly, spamming them with similar messages:

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24 hours only Ray-Ban GENUINE SINCE 1937
$249.90 $24.99
84 anniversary celebration, 90% discount!
Ray-Ban official website

The campaign is NOT a legitimate one from Ray-Ban officials. Actually, it has been circulating for years online. The web addresses in the scam message above may differ, but they all lead to fake Ray-Ban websites with incredible, too-good-to-be-true prices of sunglasses:

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Please remember that the only genuine Ray-Ban website is ray-ban.com. Don’t buy anything on it!

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FAQs

Is Facebook Ray-Ban a scam? ›

The scam is designed to trick users into visiting a knock off Ray-Ban store where they could be at risk of their bank details being stolen, receive fake Ray-Ban glasses or not receive any items at all after paying.

How do I contact Ray-Ban customer service? ›

Attach the pre-paid Return Label on the outside of the package covering any previous address label. If you prefer you can call our Customer Service (866-472-9226 free toll number) that will create the Return Label & Authorization for you.

Does Amazon sell fake Ray-Ban? ›

Please note that Amazon.com is an authorized online dealer of Rayban if the purchase is being made directly from Amazon. If the purchase is made by a 3rd party dealer on Amazon then we cannot guarantee if the product will be authentic.

Can you tell fake Ray-Bans? ›

Fakes will often have slightly off, low quality looking lettering. On the inside left temple you should see the Ray-Ban model number (RB followed by a 4-digit number), the color code made of a combination of letters and numbers, the lens size, temple length, and either 2N or 3N (P if they're polarized).

Is the Ray-Ban lawsuit real? ›

A proposed settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act regarding biometric facial geometry allegedly collected from consumers who used the Virtual Try-On Application Tool on RayBan.com. The case is Vo v. Luxottica of America Inc., Case No.

Is Ray-Ban made in China? ›

Ray-Ban has been a classic American brand since 1937, but Ray-Ban glasses have not been manufactured in the USA for quite some time. In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold Ray-Ban to the Italian eyewear company Luxottica. Today, Ray-Bans are made in both Italy and China.

How to check Ray-Ban serial number online? ›

Find the serial number for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses
  1. From the Meta View app, tap in the bottom right.
  2. Tap Glasses & privacy,or tap your glasses then tap Glasses & privacy.
  3. Tap Your glasses.
  4. Tap About your glasses.

Does Facebook own Ray-Bans? ›

EssilorLuxottica, Ray-Ban's parent company, and Facebook worked together from concept through final design to seamlessly integrate smart technology into an iconic form factor, which was a great challenge in and of itself.

What is the Facebook app for Ray-Ban Stories? ›

Yes. Ray-Ban Stories glasses are a collaboration with Facebook. To use voice commands and download your photos and videos, you need to use the Facebook View app.

Does Facebook ban fake accounts? ›

Profiles and Pages that impersonate other people go against our Community Standards and aren't allowed on Facebook. If you see a profile or Page that's pretending to be you, someone you know or a public figure (example: celebrity, politician), we encourage you to let us know.

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