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Discover counterfeit detection advice across various product categories, from sporting goods to beauty products, helping you spot fakes wherever you shop.
Bogus Workmen and Your Rights
Protect yourself from cowboy builders by learning how to spot dodgy tradesmen and check a worker's credentials before you hire them.
China and the Counterfeit Problem
Why China became the world's counterfeiting hub and how fake goods flooded global markets.
Consumer Rights - What Can You Do If You've Purchased Counterfeit Goods?
Get your money back if you've bought counterfeit goods, here's what your consumer rights actually cover.
Counterfeit Auto Accessories
Fake car accessories might seem harmless but can be genuinely dangerous, from faulty fuel converters to defective petrol caps that fail safety standards.
Counterfeiting and Copyright - Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Learn how copyright and counterfeiting laws protect what you create, from music and books to designs and patents.
Do You Buy Fakes?
Most of us probably own counterfeit goods without realising it, here's where fakes slip into your shopping.
Fake Aeroplane Parts and Illegal Counterfeiting
Counterfeit aircraft parts make up over 10% of some planes and have caused crashes, yet airlines quietly use fake components anyway.
Fake Food and Drink
Counterfeit food and drink are sold worldwide, from fake wine to phoney baby formula, and can contain dangerous chemicals like methanol.
Fake Weddings Cakes
Couples save thousands on wedding cakes by using fake tiers that look real until someone cuts into them.
How Countries Are Battling Counterfeit Drugs
Governments and health organisations are working together to stop counterfeit drugs, which kill thousands of people yearly in unregulated countries.
How to Spot Fake Charities
Fake charities collect your donations and old clothes to sell for profit, so here's how to spot the scams before you give.
How to Spot Fake Identification
Fake IDs are easier to get than you might think, and criminals use them for far more than just sneaking into bars.
Recgonising and Handling Counterfeit Currency
How to spot fake banknotes and protect yourself from counterfeit currency in circulation.
Recognising an Email as Spam
Spam emails make up most of your inbox traffic, and some carry real dangers like phishing scams and viruses that can steal your personal information.
The Business in Fake Car Parts
Counterfeit car parts are a £6 billion global problem, and they're often filled with sawdust or newspaper instead of real materials.
The Dangers of Fake Medications
Counterfeit medications sold online often contain harmful or completely useless ingredients, posing serious health risks.
The Fake Antique Market
Counterfeit antiques fool even experienced buyers, from high-end forgeries to cheap mass-produced fakes flooding online auctions and markets.
The Penalty for Adulterated Milk
How melamine in Chinese infant formula poisoned hundreds of thousands of babies and led to severe penalties.
Which Countries Produce the Most Counterfeits?
China dominates global counterfeit production, accounting for 8% of its GDP, with factories making fake goods on the same lines as authentic products.
Who Buys Fakes?
Most of us buy counterfeit goods without realising it, from fashion knockoffs to items with cut corners that fail faster than you'd expect.
Your Rights As A Consumer - How To Make A Complaint
If you've bought counterfeit goods, consumer law gives you the right to a refund or replacement from the seller.