A network of fraudulent websites is currently impersonating the Vanicream brand to sell counterfeit products at steep discounts. Our legal team is actively working to remove these bad actors. With your help, we can identify and shut them down even faster.
List of Known Fraudulent Vanicream Websites
Please do not click or purchase from the following websites. They are not affiliated with Pharmaceutical Specialties, Inc. (the makers of Vanicream™), and we cannot verify the safety or authenticity of their products. To help us protect the Vanicream community, please report these suspicious websites to Google and Microsoft.
- www.vanicreamshop.com
- www.vanicreamshop.it.com
- www.vanicraem.com/shop
- www.vanicream.us.com
How to Spot a Fake Vanicream Website
- Huge Discounts: If Vanicream products are advertised at massive discounts (like "50% off" or a "blowout sale"), it is a scam.
- Spelling Mismatches: Fraudulent sites are stealing our real images but often have typos in the URL or page text—look closely for misspellings like Vanicraem.
- Empty Support Pages: Scam sites usually have detailed product pages. Check their return policy, privacy policy, and "About Us" pages; they are often blank or lack specific brand details.
- Direct eCommerce: We do not sell products directly on Vanicream.com. If a website looks like ours but has a shopping cart and checkout page, it is fraudulent.
How to Report a Suspicious Vanicream Website
If you spot a suspicious site, here is how to help us shut it down:
1. Report it to Google
Google's Safe Browsing team blocks deceptive websites on Chrome browsers worldwide.
- Copy the URL of the fraudulent site.
- Visit Google’s Report a Phishing Page
- Paste the URL and hit submit.
2. Report it to Microsoft
Microsoft Defender blocks malicious sites on Edge browsers and Windows devices.
- Copy the URL of the fraudulent site.
- Visit Microsoft Unsafe Site Reporting Portal
- Select "I think this is a phishing website," paste the URL, and submit.
3. Let Our Team Know
If you have found a new suspicious site not included in the list above, please, let our team know so we can take full action. If you have any doubts or questions, please contact our customer support at 800-325-8232.
Where to Buy Authentic Vanicream™ Products
To guarantee you are receiving genuine Vanicream™ products, always shop through our authorized retail partners. You can find the full list on our official page, Where to Buy Vanicream™.
If you ever doubt a website's legitimacy, please hold off on your purchase and contact our customer support at 800-325-8232.