How to Identify Fakes and Combat Counterfeit Crime

Real or Fake? How to Spot Counterfeits...

We all crave a bargain, but when something's counterfeit, it's no bargain at all; it might even be dangerous. From those designer knock-offs - be they boots, bags, or blouses - to car parts, aeroplane parts, and even food and tobacco, the market for fake goods is huge, raking in billions of pounds every year.

April's Most Popular Articles...

Counterfeit Cigarettes On The Market: It’s an item that’s been in the news a number of times over the last few years – the trade in fake cigarettes. It’s a huge business, not only… [274 views in Apr]
Counterfeit Outdoor Jackets - is it Fake or Authentic?: Since outdoor jackets, such as those used for hiking, have become more like fashion clothing, there have been growing… [136 views in Apr]
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… [114 views in Apr]
Fake Hip-Hop Clothing and How to Identify it: To an older generation, clothing brands like FuBu, Rocawear, BAPE, G Unit and others are complete mysteries. But to a younger… [100 views in Apr]
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Anatasios Arnaouti and the Counterfeit Money: How could a man who had recently been released from jail and was supposedly unemployed afford a house worth £250,000 and drive a… [62 views in Apr]