Leica Camera issued a warning about fraudulent websites


After my report yesterday, Leica Camera issued an official warning about the fraudulent websites offering significant discounts on Leica products (click for bigger view):


Here is the full text that can also be found at the official leicacamerausa.com page:

We are aware of a recent rise in fraudulent websites that are unlawfully using Leica’s branding materials to mislead customers. These sites are not affiliated with Leica in any way and may attempt to scam consumers through counterfeit offers or unauthorized sales.

Leica takes this matter very seriously and is actively working to identify and take down these fraudulent websites. Protecting our customers and preserving the integrity of our brand are our top priorities.

To ensure the authenticity of your purchase, we strongly recommend buying only from:

We thank you for your continued trust in Leica.

Update – I spotted even more fake/scam Leica websites today:

Beware of scam: multiple fake Leica websites offer significant discounts

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