Counterfeit Products In The News:
Amazon Targeted For U.S. Notorious Counterfeit Markets List
Oct 22, 2018 - By TCR Press Release
A trade group representing more than 1,000 brands has recommended that Amazon be added to the U.S. "Notorious Markets List" condemning Amazon's counterfeit and trademark infringement practices.
Online Lithium-Ion Battery Purchases May Be Dangerous or Deadly For Consumers
Oct 10, 2018 - By TCR Press Release
Fraudulent and fake Lithium Ion ("Li-Ion") batteries are proving to be a unique hazard -- a dangerous and deadly risk for consumers.
Counterfeit Products Get "Amazon's Choice" Endorsement
Sep 26, 2018 - By TCR Press Release
Amazon offers buyers a strong incentive and its assurance that Amazon is "finding products that fit your needs" with its special "Amazon's Choice" endorsement. Consumers believing the product is an authentic, quality item may receive a counterfeit.
Amazon Snubs Brand Owners - Counterfeits Remain
Sep 18, 2018 - By TCR Press Release
When you tell a story, you better make sure it’s true and that you’re actually doing what you claim you’re doing. When you get caught in a lie or exaggeration, your credibility is destroyed. That's happened to Amazon.
Consumers Easily Deceived By Amazon and eBay Memory Card Scam
Sep 11, 2018 - By TCR Press Release
Consumers purchasing extra computer, cellphone or camera memory on Amazon or eBay may not get what they bargained for. Both websites sell counterfeits of the popular brands of compact memory cards. Would you spot this fake?
Consumers Can't Trust Amazon
Sep 06, 2018 - By TCR Press Release
Amazon wants consumers to believe that shopping on Amazon will be a trustworthy and honest experience, but it's not. While Amazon is profiting, consumers face an inexhaustible flood of counterfeit and replica products, fraudulent sellers, and scams.
POTUS Orders Postal Fee Changes That Could Crush Amazon and eBay
Aug 27, 2018 - By TCR Press Release
The long overdue ending of deeply discounted U.S. Postal fees known as "Terminal Dues" for delivery of international mail has been ordered by President Trump. The action should severely disable Chinese counterfeiters using e-commerce websites.
Fakes, Frauds and Scams Await Amazon Consumers
Aug 22, 2018 - By TCR Press Release
Amazon would like consumers to believe that it provides an honest and safe place to buy name-brand goods - and only authentic name brand goods - but that's not true. Amazon enables and facilitates counterfeit product and book sales.
FDA Turns A Blind Eye To E-commerce OTC Drugs
Aug 14, 2018 - By TCR Press Release
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is supposed to police counterfeit and fraudulent medical devices and OTC drugs, but Amazon, eBay and Walmart are getting a blatant pass on enforcement. All sell unapproved medical devices and counterfeit OTC drugs.
Attention Walmart Shoppers -- Walmart Now Sells Counterfeits
Aug 07, 2018 - By TCR Press Release
Walmart's push to capture a portion of the exploding e-commerce marketplace includes a seedy and dishonest practice - selling counterfeits. Walmart is a direct retailer of counterfeits, and has opened its website to unvetted global sellers.
