Designer Bag Battle

After spending $4,800 on a 'genuine' Hermès Birkin at Luxe Again Consignment, you've discovered it's counterfeit. The authentication papers looked perfect, but an official dealer confirmed they're forged. The shop owner has blocked your calls and social media, leaving you with worthless fake and a massive credit card bill due tomorrow.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Desperate buyer seeking authentication documentation for credit card dispute

Conversation Partner

Victoria Chen, Senior Authentication Specialist at Hermès

Setting

Stark white authentication room with harsh overhead lighting, magnifying equipment, and wall of genuine vs. counterfeit comparison photos

Location

Hermès Authentication Center, New York

Learning Objectives

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Obtain official written authentication assessment

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Secure documentation proving forgery of papers

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Get specialist testimony for credit card dispute

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“So... another 'genuine' Birkin from Luxe Again Consignment. *examining papers with UV light* These authentication codes don't match our database. Where exactly did you get the impression this was authentic?”

This is how Victoria Chen, Senior Authentication Specialist at Hermès's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#2187

What You'll Get

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