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Counterfeit Cigarettes On The Market
Fake cigarettes are everywhere – it’s not just the man with a box of them in the car boot. But while the price might seem tempting, the ingredients are even deadlier…...
eBay And Counterfeits
Buying on eBay can be a great experience, but you need to watch out for the mass of counterfeit items. These tips will make sure you steer clear of the fakes....
Fake Cigars Are Big Business
Most so-called Cuban cigars aren't true Cuban cigars, exported under government auspices....
How Big A Business Is Counterfeiting?
Counterfeits are believed to be responsible for one-twentieth of world trade – that’s a huge amount....
How Counterfeits Devalue the Real Thing
The continued rise of counterfeits has had a detrimental effect on the value of brands and their manufacturers by undermining the exclusivity of luxury items....
How Interpol Fights Counterfeiters
Interpol has been a leader in co-ordinating and guiding the fight against all types of counterfeiting....
How Technology Can Beat Counterfeiting
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in fighting counterfeits, especially in the arenas of pharmaceuticals and intellectual property....
How to Stop Currency Counterfeiting
The Bank of England is taking a four-pronged approach to stop currency counterfeiting in the UK....
Penalties Facing the Counterfeit Criminal
Counterfeiting is a major crime, and one that’s regularly prosecuted. But is it possible to get the kingpins behind major counterfeiting goods operations in prison?...
The Market for Fake Documentation
There's a brisk market for fake documentation, not just passports, but also fake degrees, provenances, and even sick notes...
The Problems Posed by Fake Ticket Sellers
Counterfeit tickets can be a problem, but these tips will help you avoid the scammers – and a lot of disappointment....
What the Office of Fair Trading Can Do
The Office of Fair Trading is an agency that warns consumers about counterfeits and works with other agencies internationally to try and stamp out counterfeiting....
What's Being Done About Counterfeiting?
Action is being taken to clamp down on counterfeit items on local, European and global levels, as well as by individual companies....
Where You Might Find Counterfeit Goods
There are many places selling counterfeit merchandise – these are the places where you’re most likely to find them....
Why Is Stamping Out Counterfeiting Important?
Stamping out counterfeiting also helps stamp out the exploitation of labour, drug smuggling and other crimes – they’re all linked....