Public Urged To Be Wary Of Fake CopperMasks
FAKE COPPERMASKS – CoppermaskPH recently sought the aid from the NBI to stop the seling of fake CopperMasks.
According to a report from Manila Bulletin, the said firm were the ones behind the first and the original CopperMask, which went viral on social media. Various celebrities and public figures are also seen wearing the said mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mask is known for its natural effectiveness in helping stop the spread of bacteria and viruses and was recognized as a must-have fashionable wearable protection during the pandemic
CopperMaskPH has found out that there are some establishments in Divisoria who are selling fake imitations.
How to spot a fake CopperMask?
The firm said that fake ones are packaged in white boxes, which looks convincingly similar to the original 1st version packaging. However, original 1.0 CopperMasks has a soft film, which is contrary to the fake ones being sold, which have a different texture and color tone.
Aside from that, the firm disclosed that 1.0 has already phased out and will no longer be produced. It also discovered that fake ones are being sold way below the suggested retail price, which is a strong hint that it is not legitimate.
Here are some side-to-side comparisons of the original and the fake:
Based on the report, these alarming discoveries can cause a great effect on the public’s health when they are under the impression that they bought a legitimate product only to be bamboozled by the fake ones.
The fake ones cannot have the natural disinfecting capabilities that the original CopperMask can provide, which threatens public health.
The National Bureau of Investigation is currently handling the matter and had assured the public that it will arrest those found selling fake ones.
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