How to Spot a Fake Geek Bar

Like Elf Bar before it, Geek Bar is the hottest brand with adult vapor consumers. We have provided a comprehensive guide for how to spot a fake Geek Bar below.

Fake Geek Bars

Naturally, disreputable companies are eager to cash in on the loyalty generated by genuine Geek Bars. Counterfeit products were recently seized by the FDA that closely resembled real Geek Bars. For an unwitting customer it can be very difficult to distinguish counterfeit versions of real Geek Bar products. Luckily, there are some tools provided on the Geek Bar website that we have made available in this feature.

How to Visually Spot a Fake Geek Bar

The authentication code is smooth and complete, and seamlessly connects with the surrounding dots. And the image is consistent with the light source. On fake Geek Bars. the image is grid-like as a whole, with band-like after images connected, while the image is opposite to the light source.

• Security Code: Authentic Geek Bar Pulse vapes have a security code that can be checked on the official Geek Bar website. If the code is missing or unverifiable, it’s likely a fake.
• Real: When you enter your authentication code in the Geekbar Website (www.geekbar.com) is shows: 'Valid security code' with a green tick icon.
• Fake: When you just scratch off the coating and enter your authentication code in the Geek Bar website for the first time, you will receive 'Valid security code but being queried already' or 'Sorry, invalid security code'.

• Barcode: Genuine products have a clear and scannable barcode. Counterfeits may have a blurred or unscannable barcode.
• Packaging: Authentic Geek Bars come in high-quality packaging with sharp printing with bright colors. Low-quality printing and darker colors indicate a fake Geek Bar Pulse.
• Opening the Box: The opening direct of the box is on the back for a real Geek Bar. Fake Geek Bars open at the front.
• Branding: A genuine Geek Bar product features a clear, well-placed logo with a hologram, whereas misaligned or poorly printed logos suggest a counterfeit.

The Inferior Performance of Fake Geek Bars

• Build Quality: The bite-friendly mouthpiece should be supple. Genuine Geek Bars are solid and well-constructed with several types of plastic and tight tolerances. A flimsy or light device with inconsistent gaps and flaws is likely might be a counterfeit.
• Vapor Output: A burnt taste or poor vapor production is a dead giveaway that you have a fake Geek Bar. Expect consistent vapor and strong flavor from authentic products from Geek Bar.
• Flavor and Nicotine: Flavorful clouds are the primary selling point of Geek Bar. Fake Geek Bars are cashing in on that reputation and these fly by night operations do not care if their knock-off has a burnt taste.

Inferior Quality of Fake Geek Bars

• Display Screen: A genuine Geek Bar screen should be clear and responsive, while counterfeit Geek Bars often have dim or faulty displays.
• Airflow Control: As shown in an image below, the airflow tab on a real Geek Bar should lay flush and the device should be steady when stood up. The color of the tab should be bright yellow with distinctive airflow control holes.
• Pulse Mode: Pulse Mode is a major selling point and should double the vapor production.
• E-juice Leakage: Genuine products are well-sealed to prevent leaks. Any leakage is a sign of a counterfeit.
• Battery Performance: Authentic Geek Bars use high-grade lithium-ion batteries that charge reliably and maintain their battery life as expected. The USB Type-C charge docks should have perfect tolerances.

Geek Bar Verification Page

The easiest way to spot Geek Bar Pulse models that are real and distinguish them from counterfeit Geek Bars is to use their verification page. To use this website, all you need to do is locate the authentication and scratch off the label. This reveals the security code, which you can enter in the field. The Geek Bar authentication website is: https://www.geekbar.com/security-code.html

 

Successfully entering the product verification of an authentic Geek Bar on their verification page will result in the following screen.

If you are on the Geek Bar verification page and the product's security code is fraudulent, you will receive the following message.

What If I Purchased a Fake Geek Bar?

In the event you have purchased a fake Geek Bar, feel free to contact Geek Bar at info@geekbar.com to assist them with their anti-piracy campaign. Counterfeit products not only defraud the public but damage reputable manufacturers like Geek Bar and provide ammunition to activists hell-bent on denying adult vapor consumers access to high-quality nicotine alternative products.

Gavin Zhang, the vice president of Geekbar stated: "There are potentially dangerous counterfeit products in the U.S. marketplace, and the criminals behind these counterfeits don't care about product safety or the health of the consumer - they do everything they can to maximize their profits."

Geek Bar is intensifying efforts to combat counterfeit e-cigarettes by gathering intelligence on fake products. They've warned retailers that they play a crucial role in protecting consumers and that aiding in the trafficking of counterfeit goods constitutes an infringement offense.

WARNING: Fake Geek Bar Verification Pages

There is plenty of money to be made off a counterfeit product. The Geek Bar Pulse cost includes marketing, R&D, and quality components. A fake Geek Bar Pulse can therefore easily undercut an authentic Geek Bar.

It is also very easy to make a website that functions the same as the page used to verify genuine Geek Bars. Carefully check the website URL. There are bad actors who have created fake authentication codes and verification pages that closely resemble the real one.

Here is a direct link for your convenience: Geek Bar Authentication Website.

Can You Spot Fake Geek Bar?

Visually, there are some visual differences between fake Geek Bar and real Geek Bar products.

• Positioning Images
• Centered Images
• Well-made airflow control switch should be flush with base of Geek Bar Pulse or Pulse X.
• Bite-friendly mouthpiece should be notably softer than the plastic shell of device.

There are also knock-offs with similar names and appearance that have different names.

Where to Purchase Authentic Products from Geek Bar

Vape shop owners should seek out trusted websites like Vaping.com, which obtains their products from master distributors. Be cautious if you encounter a price that is too good to be true. Vape shop and convenience store owners should always verify their source of disposable vape products before purchase.

"The fight against counterfeiting is a top priority for Geekbar, and we will not tolerate counterfeiters in the industry who harm the health of consumers and damage the reputation of reputable manufacturers." "We hope that the entire industry will adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards these counterfeit e-cigarettes so that we can have a united front against these counterfeiters and drive them out of the industry", Geek Bar CEO Gavin Zhang said.

Geekbar holds the intellectual property rights for its products and is committed to combating counterfeiting and unauthorized products. The company views similar designs as patent infringements and considers the use of similar trademarks on e-cigarettes as violations of trademark rights. Geekbar is dedicated to fighting these illegal activities.

Authentic Geek Bars

The Geek Bar Pulse redefined disposable vapes with its dual mode performance and high-puff count. Doubling vapor production at the push of a button, a genuine Geek Bar Pulse is a perfect device for an adult vaper on the go and has the power to compete with refillable pod kit designs.

The combination of technology and great flavor has made the Geek Bar Pulse the most commercially successful disposable vape over the last 12 months. Legions of legal age customers seek the distinct flavors and excellent performance it offers. While the market has caught up, with many of the best Geek Bar alternatives offering superior performance and value, Geek Bars remain a highly sought after disposable vape.