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‘Fake Busters' grab ACG awards for tracking down East End's dodgy goods

04 September 2015

04.09.15 - Like Ghost Busters, the men and women from Tower Hamlets trading standards squad are out to cage the ghouls who con the public with counterfeits—everything from toothpaste to mobile phones, cigarettes to CDs and even spare car parts.

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Trading Standards catch counterfeit goods Facebook seller in Ermine

02 September 2015

02.09.15 - Trading Standards are warning online fraudsters that they are being actively tracked down after a raid at a property in the Ermine area of Lincoln.

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Premier League Tackles Counterfeiters Head-on

01 September 2015

01.09.15 - Last season, the Premier League seized a record number of counterfeit goods – over 500,000 items worth £3.1m. This is separate to the clubs' and kit manufacturers' own seizures.

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Facebook fakes: Sunderland woman's online counterfeit goods racket busted in hair-straighteners sting

31 August 2015

31.08.15 - Victoria Trott was collared after trading standards officials made a test purchase of some GHD hair straighteners over the social networking site and found them to be fake.

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Tamworth bargain hunters urged to beware of counterfeit goods

29 August 2015

29.08.15 - The county council's trading standards team are warning people that counterfeit items could be offered to them at local markets and car boot sales.

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'Toxic' counterfeit medicine on sale in Glasgow could leave people permanently disfigured

28 August 2015

28.08.15 - It is understood medicines which treat epilepsy, asthma, cancer, anxiety, insomnia and diabetes, are among the most popular with rogue traders. Painkillers, anti-depressants, slimming pills and fake condoms are also among the dodgy products available.

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Pay back time for fraudster who sold counterfeit goods

19 August 2015

19.08.15 - A total of 159 counterfeit items were seized by trading standards officers from her and included Polo by Ralph Lauren, Adidas and Nike branded clothing items, UGG footwear, Vans shoes, Vivienne Westwood jewellery and Calvin Klein underwear.

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About ACG

ACG represents more than 3,000 brands affected by this influx of fakes into the UK and delivers an international network of information, advice and contacts on all aspects of IP protection. Working with Government and law enforcement agencies since 1980, ACG is focused on providing an effective and sustained response to counterfeiting.

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Membership with the ACG is the best way to work with government and enforcement bodies to protect your brand. Our Roadshows and training days help you reach out to police, trading standards and border force officers and tell them about your genuine products.

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