Counterfeit Products In The News:
eBay Retaliates Against Counterfeit Whistleblower
Nov 10, 2014 - By TCR Press Release
eBay lashes back at whistleblower after hundreds of counterfeit products are easily purchased on eBay. While the counterfeit sellers remain, the buyer is blocked, feedback altered and dispute resolutions changed.
Organized crime has taken over Amazon and eBay
Nov 06, 2014 - By Scott Macnab
Poular online shopping sites such as eBay and Amazon have been “taken over” by organized crime, and the brand name goods they sell are “98 per cent certain” to be fake, MSPs were told yesterday.
Counterfeit Products Challenge Black Friday Shoppers
Nov 03, 2014 - By TCR Press Release
Black Friday shoppers need to be extra cautious when buying online from e-commerce websites including eBay, Amazon and Alibaba. Counterfeit products are common and easily deceive consumers.
ICE Agents Seize 2,700 Pieces of Counterfeit MLB Merchandise
Nov 01, 2014 - By Bay City News
ICE seized more than 2,700 items of counterfeit Major League Baseball merchandise worth $80,000 from Bay Area vendors, agency representatives said today.
Converse sues Wal-Mart, H&M over knockoff sneakers
Oct 15, 2014 - By CNN Wire
Converse, the maker of the iconic “All Star” sneakers is suing 31 retailers and manufacturers, including Wal-Mart and H&M, for selling copycat shoes.
eBay, Amazon and Alibaba - Marketplace for Fakes
Oct 08, 2014 - By TCR Press Release
Consumers easily duped by counterfeits on eBay, Amazon and Alibaba. What can you expect if you receive a fake?
Inferior photo memory cards popping up on eBay
Oct 01, 2014 - By Rick Barrett
The cards may look identical to legitimate brands, and may work well for months. When you put in use they appear they have the advertised capacity — such as 32 gigabytes — when in fact the real capacity is much less.
The New Wild West: Scams on eBay
Sep 26, 2014 - By Kristal Heffley - BBB
Examples of what can go on behind the scenes on Internet shopping sites that a buyer might not give second thought about when looking for a deal.
FDA Warns Doctors of Danger From Fake Drugs
Sep 23, 2014 - By Robert Preidt, HealthDay News
The number of 'rogue' wholesale distributors selling fake or unapproved prescription drugs is growing, so doctors need to be vigilant when purchasing medicines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday.
Buying From Alibaba? Don't Be Deceived By a Fake
Sep 22, 2014 - By TCR Press Release
After its US IPO debut, consumers may investigate Alibaba and its subsidiary e-commerce websites. While the prices may look attractive, watch out for the fakes. There are many that can easily fool consumers into parting with their money.