How to Reduce Your Chances of Buying Counterfeit Products
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Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. The items seized most often, according to the CBP, included handbags, wallets, clothing, footwear, watches, jewelry and electronics like headphones and smartwatches. Some of the nabbed fakes were such as face masks, COVID-19 test kits and hand sanitizer. While , they also show up at flea markets and even in retail stores. Counterfeits can be tough to spot. Even worse, some of them — such as electrical products, auto parts, contact lenses and cosmetics — can put your safety at risk. Protect yourself by taking these precautions. Flowers & Gifts 25% off sitewide and 30% off select items See more Flowers & Gifts offers >
6 Tips to Avoid Buying Fake Products
How to spot fake products and shop safely online
Ben Mounsey-Wood As online shopping has surged, so have sales of counterfeit products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency that monitors imports into the country, seized $1.9 billion worth of knockoff goods in a recent seven-month period — up from $1.3 billion in the prior full year.Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. The items seized most often, according to the CBP, included handbags, wallets, clothing, footwear, watches, jewelry and electronics like headphones and smartwatches. Some of the nabbed fakes were such as face masks, COVID-19 test kits and hand sanitizer. While , they also show up at flea markets and even in retail stores. Counterfeits can be tough to spot. Even worse, some of them — such as electrical products, auto parts, contact lenses and cosmetics — can put your safety at risk. Protect yourself by taking these precautions. Flowers & Gifts 25% off sitewide and 30% off select items See more Flowers & Gifts offers >