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10 December 2019
Budgets are stretched and stores are selling out, so some shoppers might be tempted to look at cheaper versions available online or in the high street. But this is also where counterfeit traders are taking advantage and cashing in.
09 December 2019
In recent years, trading standards officers across the region have seized millions of pounds worth of fake goods.
07 December 2019
Unsafe toys expected to flood market before Christmas as ‘must-have’ products sell ou
20 November 2019
Scammers are finding new ways to deprive you of your hard earned money throughout the year. But shoppers impatiently searching for bargains on Black Friday next week will have con artists rubbing their hands with glee.
24 September 2019
A racer in the US has illustrated in the most graphic terms what fake gear – in this case, his racing harness – can result in. After a brake failure, the driver hits a barrier head on in his Mustang, resulting in a catastrophic failure of his harness.
13 September 2019
Fraudster Steven Bowler has been rumbled after selling more than 11,500 pieces of counterfeit golfing equipment on eBay - worth a total of £175,000.
21 August 2019
The court accepted that in total, the business had generated £1.75 million in illegal turnover.
13 August 2019
“Great work by Shared Regulatory Services has led to this prosecution, which ensures that no more people will fall victim to this company.
19 July 2019
The court heard how she used Facebook to advertise hooky Vivienne Westwood, Hugo Boss, and Michael Kors gear.
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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.
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.