Fake Dupont serial numbers, specifically ones for the S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 lighter, are sometimes placed in a straight line, according to eBay. Dupont Ligne 2 lighters have the numbers stamped slightly out of alignment. In addition, Dupont lighters have serial numbers that are stamped rather than engraved. The easiest way is of course is to try playing the disc on PS4. If it plays, its an original because you cannot play pirated/copied discs on PS4/Xbone. Now, if you want to check the disc without playing it on a PS4, you need to be a bit carefull. When checking the serial number, it should consist of 14 numbers/letters, although i noticed that the serial number of a fake controller starts with DW, my serial number strictly consists of numbers, i am aware some serial numbers start with LE and others have letters in the middle, but i noticed DW is usually very common with fakes so i'd avoid those for now.

Whenever a product becomes popular, you’ll see a rise of fake versions of that product, and whilst it is sometimes very easy to tell if a product is fake, there are times when it is a little more difficult. Sony’s DualShock 4 controllers are extremely good quality products, but it looks like fake versions of this controller have started popping up. So how can you tell if your controller is fake?

The Console Serial Number is located at the rear of the PS3 console, on a white label as circled Below. Its the last alpha numeric characters of the serial number starting with CECH. CECHG02 Playstation Model Number Circled in Yellow displayed as CECHL02 this is a Phat PS 3. Current Sony Playstation 3 Model Listing. The serial number is 11 characters long. It begins with the letters 'MB' and ends with 9 numbers and is located below the bar code; The model number is located in two places on the bottom of the back, near the bar codes. It begins with CUH and is followed by a dash, 4 numbers and a letter.

1. Overall Quality

The official Sony controllers are very good quality, the edges are smooth all the way round, and there is a certain ‘weight’ to them. If something about your controller feels a bit off, if for example the touchpad only works now and again, or the controller rattles if you shake it about, or the colours or logos are rubbing off slightly, there’s a good chance it’s a fake. So look for the obvious signs first.

2. Odd Charging Behaviour

When you charge a genuine DualShock 4 controller, the charging light will pulse in orange. Fake controller’s light will turn off after a few seconds, and remain off, despite still charging. The speed of a charge is another sign to look for, as fake controllers tend to charge up very slowly.

3. Button/General Usage Difficulty

What you may find on the fake controllers is that you need to push the buttons in on the controller a little harder for it to be recognised within a game. The analog sticks are also a good place to look as they tend to be a little stiffer on fake controllers than real ones. Check and make sure that the face button’s have got uniform height, and the circle and triangle buttons in particular are correctly lined up.

This list isn’t exhaustive, as there other things you can check. For example if you have the packaging, you can check to see if there are any typos (as there tends to be on fake products). Also, if the price for the controller is too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true, so be careful when purchasing them from places like ebay.

Hey buddy!

yes you’re right! Happened to me twice in last 8 days.

1st pair unopened bought from FB Market place

2nd from ebay( trusted seller)

both seems to have same issue

geniune serial number of airpods
upon unboxing comes up as airpods( name can’t be edited, neither siri can be accessible
can’t see them in About settings of iphone
this gives us clear answer something is not right

upon investigation in a apple store i found

they are fake, why?

you will notice

fake box is not apple white but is blueish white

2 fake case lid is not attached finely like a premium apple product

3 airpods( apple claims) place them one by one on a flash light and if inside is visible easily to light ( reflection or see through)

Fake Ps4 Serial Numbers

then they are fake if not real.

now question comes about why serial numbers of original ones used?

whoever has started this production actually buy some geniune pairs from Apple store Shenzan China, then remove actual lid or cap of the case and place onto their own home made airpods and their case to show us that serial number is available inside. But whole machinery has taken out.

Fake Ps4 Serial Number

then they place serial number sticker on fake box so we match both inside and out ones.

another clue is of valid purchase date is there and it shows you warranty from the past date they are the ones taken into their own hands and remade with their ones
apple airpods warranty starts the day you unbox them.

hope it will help you.