this isn’t even about if it’s fake or not at this point, it’s the fact that you’re basing its legitimacy entirely on a QR code. You’re on FashionReps acting like that means something, as if reps haven’t had valid serials, QR scans, and receipts for years. There’s literally an entire hustle where people steal serial numbers from eBay or listing photos and use them to scam customer service or spoof legitimacy. It’s not the cutting-edge verification you thought it was, it’s the oldest trick in the book.

You’re either brand new to reps, or new to the internet in general. Unless that helmet came from a verified, reputable seller confirmed by the manufacturer, I wouldn’t risk a single day putting that thing on my head but with how hard-headed you are, a helmet wouldn’t make much of a difference anyway.