Designer Handbags: Authentic Vs. Fake

The perfect, designer bag: it's a holiday must-have for many women. It's a popular gift item for this time of year, but what happens when your online purchase turns out to be a fake?

It happened to one woman from our area, when she thought what she was purchasing was an authentic handbag. Turns out, it was far from real. Howard Thompson is on the case.

Here are some helpful tips to avoids getting scammed.

1. The best way to make sure its real is to only buy from the designer or reputable department stores.

2. If you want to take a chance on an online site, do your research first. Google them or look for consumer reviews on sites like resellerratings.com

3. Always use a credit card with buyer protection on it. They will fight on your behalf if you don't get what you paid for.