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Bogus Workmen and Your Rights
Cowboy builders, they’ve been the subject of investigations, documentaries and so many others exposes that they’ve become part of the cultural landscape. But these...
China and the Counterfeit Problem
That there’s a major international problem with counterfeiting is beyond doubt. So, too, is that fact that so many of the counterfeits on the market originate in...
Consumer Rights - What Can You Do If You've Purchased Counterfeit Goods?
If you buy something, only to discover later that’s it’s a counterfeit, not what you thought you were paying good money to own, what can you do?...
Counterfeit Auto Accessories
It's not uncommon to come across counterfeit auto parts, although they're thankfully rare in Britain. But who'd have thought there could be a good trade in fake auto...
Counterfeiting and Copyright - Protecting Your Intellectual Property
There's been a lot of talk in the last few years about intellectual property rights, but to most people they're just words. But intellectual...
Do You Buy Fakes?
It can be an interesting paradox – you might try to do the right thing, but end up buying counterfeit items anyway. All too often it can happen without us even...
Fake Aeroplane Parts and Illegal Counterfeiting
You'll never have to try and tell the real from the fake yourself, but they could still make a life or death difference to you. The illegal trade...
Fake Food and Drink
Possibly the last things most people would imagine being counterfeited are food and drink. But it happens, and on a much wider scale than most people could possibly...
Fake Weddings Cakes
The whole intent of a counterfeit is to fool people. Most of the time it’s done for monetary gain, but perhaps the sweetest counterfeit – in every sense of the word...
How Countries Are Battling Counterfeit Drugs
The fight against counterfeit drugs is an ongoing one. It’s also a vital one. Where most other counterfeits attack brand credibility and profits,...
How to Spot Fake Charities
It might seem hard to believe, but there really are fake charities out there, after your money or your old clothes that they can then sell for cash. Of course, it’s...
How to Spot Fake Identification
It’s no secret that plenty of fake identification is floating around. It’s not just youngsters using it to get into bars and clubs, though. That’s actually the...
Recgonising and Handling Counterfeit Currency
Probably the first thing that springs to mind when the word counterfeiting is mentioned is currency. Not coins – they’re not worth the effort –...
Recognising an Email as Spam
Spam emails. To a greater or lesser extent we all receive them, offering Viagra, cheap stocks that are tipped to rise in price and all manner of other things. In...
The Business in Fake Car Parts
Most people won’t even have considered that there might be a large trade in counterfeit auto parts. They’re just something we take for granted, especially if we work...
The Dangers of Fake Medications
You’re not going to find counterfeit medications on sale at your local chemist, and be glad of that. Considering that around 10% of medications sold globally are...
The Fake Antique Market
Antiques are a very specialised market, whether it's furniture, collectables, or any other branch. The one thing you can guarantee is that many items - some famous,...
The Penalty for Adulterated Milk
In most countries, mothers rely on milk and infant formula to feed their babies. It helps them grow and builds bones, immunity – as close a substitute for breast...
Which Countries Produce the Most Counterfeits?
It will probably come as no surprise to learn that the vast majority of all counterfeit items come from Asia. Taiwan and, perhaps surprisingly,...
Who Buys Fakes?
Who buys fakes? At some time or another, most of us do, although we might not even be aware of it. Sometimes they’re good enough to fool all but the most discerning...
Your Rights As A Consumer - How To Make A Complaint
You might think that if you’ve been the victim of a counterfeit scam, and ended up with fake goods, that it’s the end of the story. You’ve...
