Beware of Fake Permatan Stores and Protect Yourself
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At Prestige Tans, formerly known as Permatan, we take your safety and trust seriously. Recently, we’ve identified several fake online stores impersonating our brand and selling counterfeit, ineffective tanning products. This post explains how to spot these scams, protect yourself, and what we’re doing about it.
Our Official Websites
We rebranded from Permatan to Prestige Tans in 2024 to better reflect our premium quality and commitment. Our only legitimate websites are:
✅ prestigetans.co (main site)
✅ permatan.co (redirects to main site)
✅ prestigetans.com (redirects to main site)
Beware: We are NOT affiliated with the following fake sites:
❌ permatan.store (main scam site)
❌ permatan.us (second scam site)
Who is Behind the Fake Permatan Store?
The scam store impersonating us appears to be operated by Charlotte Gillespie, based in Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. This fraudulent operator uses stolen branding, fake testimonials, and false products to deceive customers.
Important: Their products are fake, ineffective, and do not represent the trusted quality of Prestige Tans (formerly Permatan). They regularly scam unsuspecting customers.
How to Spot a Fake Permatan Store
Old Branding & Copycat Design
Fake stores use our outdated Permatan logo and stolen content.
No Real Reviews
Reviews on their pages are either fake or duplicated.
Suspicious URLs
If the website URL does not redirect to prestigetans.co, it’s likely a scam.
Unreliable or Missing Products
Their sprays don’t match our quality or results.
No Verified Social Media
These fake stores have no verified Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or Pinterest accounts.
How to Protect Yourself from Fake Tanning Products
✅ Always buy directly from our official website: prestigetans.co or the redirect sites listed above.
🚫 Avoid purchasing from suspicious URLs like permatan.store or permatan.us.
📩 Report any suspicious pages, ads, or emails to us at help@prestigetans.com.
What to Do If You’ve Been Scammed
If you believe you’ve purchased fake tanning sprays or been misled by scam stores impersonating Permatan or Prestige Tans, please take the following steps:
Initiate a chargeback immediately through your bank, they will assist in returning your funds.
Stay Safe and Tan Smart with Prestige Tans
Your trust means everything to us. Always ensure you’re purchasing authentic Prestige Tans (Formerly Permatan) products from our verified sites. For more info or updates on this issue, follow us on our official social media channels:
Instagram (verified)
Facebook (verified)