Verified Product, Real Confidence
I almost bought a counterfeit product online, but after scanning it with Profiled’s Product Verification feature, I discovered it was fake. The platform redirected me to a verified seller, and I got the genuine version instead. Since then, I use Profiled for every purchase - it’s my trusted companion for safe shopping.
How It Started: I had been searching for a specific brand of skincare product online and found one seller offering it at a cheaper price. Their store looked professional, complete with reviews, photos, and “limited stock” labels to make it seem urgent. I was ready to pay until a friend reminded me to verify before buying. The Problem: Counterfeit products are everywhere in Nigeria - from electronics to cosmetics and even pharmaceuticals. I’d fallen victim once before, buying a fake perfume that caused a skin reaction. I couldn’t afford another bad experience, both financially and health-wise. I needed to confirm that what I was paying for was original.
How I Talked to Profiled: I opened the Profiled app and used the Product Verification feature. After scanning the product’s barcode and typing in the vendor’s ID, the system instantly displayed a red warning: “Counterfeit Detected - Not Registered Under Original Manufacturer.” Shocked, I reached out to Profiled’s customer support through their chat portal to confirm the result. Within minutes, they verified that the product batch number was not recognized by the manufacturer’s registry. They also helped me locate a verified vendor selling the original product at a fair price. How Profiled Detected and Neutralized the Scammer: Profiled’s smart verification system cross-checked the product details - including barcode, batch ID, and supplier information - against its manufacturer verification database. It flagged the counterfeit because the listed batch number did not exist in the official supply chain. The Profiled Product Safety Team took immediate action by adding the fraudulent vendor to their Counterfeit Alert Watchlist, ensuring other buyers were warned before purchasing. They also forwarded the vendor’s details to relevant authorities and removed the listing from public visibility, protecting other unsuspecting consumers from being deceived. Conclusion: That experience changed how I shop online. It’s no longer about finding the cheapest deal; it’s about finding the real deal. Thanks to Profiled, I’ve regained trust in online shopping and never have to guess whether a product is genuine again.
