Fake Labubu Dolls #TooGoodToBeTrue?

Good afternoon,

We've received reports from residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight with concerns about fake Labubu dolls.  Portsmouth Trading Standards have taken action against sellers of fake items, and kindly issued some very useful advice which is applicable across the constabulary area.  Here are their top tips when buying a Labubu Doll:

Check for a foot stamp - a genuine Labubu Doll has a Pop Mart logo on the right foot

Check the packaging is intact and in good condition

Packaging should have a UK suppliers address on it

Check for poor quality stitching or loose parts

Check for the CE or UKCA mark

The QR code on the packaging should link to a genuine website

If it is considerably cheaper than normal, it is likely to be fake

Fake toys can be dangerous as they are often not made from safe materials or undergo safety testing.

If you suspect a shop or website is selling fake Labubu dolls please report to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice consumer service: 0808 223 1122 or online at  https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/.../if-you-need-more.../

For more information please also see this report from Which: https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/where-can-you-buy-labubus-atWUt2P8uGy4 

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If you've been affected by a crime please contact Victim Care Hub for free, confidential support: Home - Hampshire Victim Care Hub (hampshireiowvictimcare.co.uk) or phone 0808 178 1641

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Hampshire Alerts is not a crime reporting portal – please do not report crime here.

If you realise you’ve been scammed and wish to report a fraud that has already happened, please report it to Action Fraud either phone 0300 123 2040 or online at: Action Fraud

If a crime is in progress, and/or you are in fear for yourself or someone else, and/or there is evidence in situ that could be damaged/destroyed, please phone 999 immediately. 

Otherwise, report online, or find out about other ways to report a crime at: Report a crime | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Thank you – Fraud Safeguarding Team