The trade in fake goods is putting hundreds of jobs at risk, experts have warned, as a BBC investigation shows the extent of the black market in England’s biggest cities. Trading standards figures showed hotspots in Manchester, Birmingham and Newham in east London. Commonly copied items included Beats by Dr Dre headphones, branded phone covers […]
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Counting the Cost – The Trade in Counterfeit Goods in Manchester
The Government has published a report that reveals in stark terms the impact of counterfeiting and the sale of black market goods in Manchester. Ministerial Foreword This Government is committed to protecting the public from the insidious threat posed by organised crime, and is fighting against its lifeblood – the black market economy. This cause […]
Counterfeit Power Generators and Dutch Consumer Awareness
February 17th 2015 Tonight the Dutch TV show Opgelicht ! (Cheated!) reported on the biggest counterfeit scandal of 2014. The organized Italian crime trading in dangerous counterfeit power generators, imported from China. Three anti-counterfeit golden rules I would like to share with you. The golden rule # 1 remains : If it is too good […]