Counterfeit goods are often low quality and pose threats to consumer safety, security, and health. It is imperative that consumers purchase from reputable sellers to avoid these harmful risks. …

Nov 26, 2024 · Counterfeit goods are unauthorized replicas of genuine products, designed to deceive consumers into believing they are purchasing legitimate items. These imitations often …

As of August 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has made almost 17,000 seizures of counterfeit goods worth an estimated $2.4 billion, had the goods been genuine. Seizures of …

Fake products can have dangerous ingredients and degraded additives. According to the USPTO, international organized criminal enterprises are turning to counterfeiting to fund other illegal …

The potential risks from counterfeit goods and the rogue websites selling them is profound. Fake goods are often bad quality and, in most cases, unsafe. Counterfeit electrical goods are not …

One of the most harmful forms of counterfeit goods is fraudulent medicines, with sales from Asia to South-East Asia and Africa alone amounting to some $1.6 billion per year. It is estimated …

In principle, all counterfeit goods are risky and can pose some threats to users. To take into account different degrees of risk, the study introduces two specific approaches to determine …

Aug 15, 2024 · Counterfeit goods seriously jeopardize the health and safety of shoppers and their families. From eyeshadow and lip gloss to lotions and soaps, many counterfeits contain …

Almost 70% of seized goods are small shipments of internet ordered products and 77% of these include fake optical products, most of which were counterfeit sunglasses. In reality these are …

Jan 24, 2020 · Illicit goods trafficked to American consumers by e-commerce platforms and online third-party marketplaces threaten public health and safety, as well as national security. This …

Oct 26, 2024 · Counterfeit products, especially medicines and safety gear, can be dangerous. Here's how to spot them on e-commerce platforms like Amazon.

Jan 25, 2022 · While counterfeit goods can come from anywhere, the consensus among authorities is that China is the main culprit, followed by Hong Kong and Thailand, but why? …

Feb 8, 2025 · Counterfeit goods and pirated content put consumers’ financial information at risk. Criminals don’t limit themselves to one crime; while selling fake goods or providing illegal …

4 days ago · You might think buying counterfeit goods is harmless, but the trade exposes consumers to many dangers and funds organised crime. According to the United Nations …

Feb 5, 2025 · Selling counterfeit goods is a significant legal issue with far-reaching consequences. Counterfeiting undermines legitimate businesses, deceives consumers, and poses safety …

1 day ago · BETHLEHEM, Penn. — A $1.4 billion counterfeit luxury market thrives in the United States, with fake designer bags, watches, and accessories sold on street corners from New …

1 day ago · The dangers of buying counterfeit products aren’t always obvious to consumers. Particularly, when shopping online, beware of counterfeit goods. Fake goods can lead to real …

Jan 29, 2025 · One big preventative measure is communicating with the public about the risks of counterfeit goods and the benefits of authentic products. In terms of that communication, …

Nov 2, 2021 · As online shopping has surged, so have sales of counterfeit products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency that monitors imports into the country, seized $1.9 …

2 days ago · Depending on the nature of the conduct—such as fraud, deception, or selling dangerous goods—the Revised Penal Code may also be invoked. Other Special Laws. …