Counterfeiting Is Funding A Global Crimewave
Fake Pills
Illicit fentanyl is involved in at least three out of four adolescent drug deaths
Infiltrating Every Industry
From fake car parts, to airlines, and beauty products, COUNTERFEITS ARE EVERYWHERE
Fueling Big Crime
This two trillion dollar industry contributes to drug trafficking, child labor, and terrorism
IT’S TIME TO BITE BACK
DID YOU KNOW?
A counterfeit or fake product is an imitation of a real product that someone tries to pass off as genuine and authentic. Any product can be imitated or counterfeited, this includes clothes, electronics, medications, and more.
While manufacturing and/or selling fake products is illegal, purchasing them is not. The sale of counterfeits funds human and sex trafficking, the trade of ghost guns, child labor, and foreign and domestic terrorism. The sale of these products puts money directly into the hands of criminals, so before you buy a knock off, think again.
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination (IPR) Center is our partner in IP crime prevention. Visit their website to help stop IP crime.
Absolutely not. All consumers are encouraged to learn more about the dangers of fake products and take action to take a bite out of counterfeit crimes. Let’s make a difference together.
There are many ways to think again before making any purchase. Cheap material, sloppy stitching, and misspellings on tags can indicate fake shoes or apparel. If the price is too good to be true, it probably is. It’s almost impossible to tell the difference between real and fake pharmaceuticals, so don’t take the risk. Always go to a licensed pharmacist for prescription medication.
SUPPORTERS
