Real Vortex online sales site?

GAcop

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Posted: 10/28/2023 7:08:43 PM EDT

I figure this is fake and I hope Vortex can get it shut down. This popped up on Facebook.
https://www.vortex-optical-usa-online-shop.com/?_giwYYTP2Cp8iuBu53oXwajwvwsnvF6lMnCzmeodlxSQUXs7OCA

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Hoplite

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Posted: 10/30/2023 5:00:05 PM EDT

[Last Edit: Hoplite][Edited] [#1]

I saw the same layout selling Filson clothing, and primers on various similarly named, to the real company, websites.

VortexOptics

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Posted: 11/2/2023 1:16:29 PM EDT

[#2]

Appreciate you reaching out about this. We have this site in front of our legal team and are working to get it taken down.

macman37

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Posted: 1/11/2024 3:32:18 PM EDT

[#3]

I almost got zapped by this one myself.

If it seems too good to be true (90% off the dream 6-36 Razor III I want doesn't sound bad)... it is.

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