Counterfeit goods

Why you should avoid counterfeit goods

  • You're helping the trader to break the law and many fraudsters use the proceeds from selling counterfeit goods to fund drug dealing or other types of organised crime.
  • Buying fake goods contributes to job losses because genuine manufacturers are unable to match prices charged by rogue traders. You're also depriving the genuine manufacturers of any profit.
  • Some counterfeit goods may be substandard, possibly dangerous and may even contain hazardous substances.
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