Counterfeits Archives - National Crime Prevention Council

Washington, D.C. – McGruff the Crime Dog® public service announcement and YouTube series took home two MarCom wins for educating consumers on the dangers of counterfeit products. “It is gratifying to see Go For Real receive this important recognition that will make consumers think again before buying a fake product,” said Paul DelPonte, Executive [...]

Sep 27, 2023

Pop Icon: What’s McGruff The Crime Dog Up To In 2023?

Tatiana Peralta2024-10-09T10:07:59-04:00September 27th, 2023|In the News|

Sep 19, 2023

McGruff the Crime Dog® smells big crime with the sale of fake pills and other counterfeit products

Tatiana Peralta2024-09-17T13:33:49-04:00September 19th, 2023|Press Releases|

Sept. 19, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – McGruff the Crime Dog® takes direct aim at the sale of fake pills and other counterfeit products in a new public service announcement released today. The ad features three assembly lines making real and fake products including sneakers, cosmetics, and fake pills. As the factory settings change, the [...]

Jul 12, 2023

McGruff the Crime Dog® and the USPTO Help IP Goes Pop!® Take a Bite Out of Counterfeits

Tatiana Peralta2024-10-09T10:10:02-04:00July 12th, 2023|In the News|

Jun 18, 2023

Daily Mail: Meet the Gen Z dupe hunters: How TikTok is creating a billion-dollar ‘knock-off’ economy – as hard-up youngsters snap up replica Lululemon leggings and designer bags at a fraction of the price

Tatiana Peralta2024-10-09T10:11:25-04:00June 18th, 2023|In the News|

Jun 7, 2023

Daily Mail: Inside the $2 TRILLION counterfeit economy: As Nordstrom Rack faces lawsuit for selling ‘knock-off’ Patagonia clothing experts say fake products are becoming too difficult to spot

Tatiana Peralta2024-10-09T10:12:13-04:00June 7th, 2023|In the News|