The US vape market is chaotic right now thanks to the statewide vape bans. These vape bans favor the brands of Big Tobacco and make the black market more prosperous than ever. Reddit is full of posts asking “Is My Geek Bar Fake?”.
Foger vapes, because of their reputation and popularity, have become the next victim. Some retailers even advertise fake foger pods as “Foger compatible pods”. Today I’d like to tell you how to spot a fake Fogger and help you avoid them.
Table of Contents
1. What is Fogger Vape?
Fogger is a nickname given to Foger Switch Pro 30K, the beloved disposable vape by Fogertech.
In fact, the name “Fogger” is never used in official social media posts or product introductions. Before Foger vapes emerged, a fogger was a device used to create a fog containing insect-killing pesticide or insecticide, according to Wikipedia.
2. Foger, Fogger and Fogest: Which is Real?
The full name of the 30K disposable vape by Fogertech is Foger Switch Pro 30K. In short, any vape with a name as or close to Fogger or Fogest is FAKE.
Fogertech has sticky posts on both Instagram and Facebook as its Foger anti-counterfeit guide. I’ve collected the official Fogertech website and their Instagram and Facebook pages below for you to learn how to spot a fake “Fogger“:
- Official Website: fogertech.com
- Foger Instagram Page: foger.official
- Foger Facebook Page: Foger_official
3. How to Verify Your Foger?
Verifying a foger vape is as easy as pie. It only has 4 steps.
Step 1: Scratch
Don’t throw away the package box at once! You need it to find the security code. The QR code and security number are on the RIGHT side of the box. Scratch off the protective layer, and you will see the security number.
Step 2: Scan
Scan the QR code with your phone, and it will navigate you to the page for verification of your Foger Switch Pro.
Step 3: Input
Just input the security code under the protective layer. The security code for each product by Fogertech is unique. Most smartphones can convert pictures to text, so you may not need to type the security code character by character.
Step 4: Verify
Click the “Scratch and check” button. If the “certification result” (should be verification result) shows “Verifying and passing”, then you have an authentic Foger Switch Pro 30K full kit or pod.
If it shows that “It has been verified“, this means unfortunately you’ve bought a fake Foger disposable vape. This means the counterfeit Foger manufacturer used the unique security codes they found from real Fogers to make these counterfeits. You’d better refund them if you can.
4. Can I use Foger Compatible Pods?
Foger compatible pods are not authentic replacement pods for Foger Switch Pro 30K. You can easily notice that all the compatible pods in this screenshot from a vape retailer are listed as “Not Real Foger” in the posts we’ve seen above.
The risks of using Foger compatible pods include:
- Weird or Terrible Flavors
- Safety Issues due to Incompatibility
- Spending more on a Fake Vape
- No After-sales
Why do you have to spend more on a fake Foger pod when you can get authentic ones at a lower price? Just think about it. Local vape shops often lie about such products. They may claim that Foggest is the American-made version of the original design or that Fogger X is produced by the same company. Just remember: Only the Foger Switch Pro Pod is authentic. Other “Foger compatible pods” are FAKE.
5. How is Foger’s Anti-Counterfeit Technology?
Foger is said to release the Foger encrypted edition of their pods and batteries. Neither “Foger compatible” pods nor batteries can be recoginized by the authentic. Hopefully, this brand-protection move will suppress the dirty copycats in the vape industry.
6. Summary
All in all, Fogger and Fogest vapes are fake. Foger compatible pods are fake. You should only choose authentic Foger disposables for high quality and reliability. Hope you won’t hit a fake Foger by accident.
FAQ
1. What are Foger compatible pods?
Foger compatible pods are not authentic pods for the Foger Switch Pro 30K. They are cheap knock-offs branded by dishonest retailers.
2. Where can I buy real Foger vapes?
Order from trustworthy online vape stores and pay attention to the logos of vapes in your local vape shop or gas station. Avoid vapes listed by Fogertech.
3. Will Fake Foger kill me?
No. Hitting a fake Foger will not kill you. But the flavors may be off and the quality is not guaranteed. Plus, there is little to no after-sales or official website for knock-offs.
