Counterfeit (fake) goods is big business, supported by terrorist organisations. It is estimated the cost to industry in the UK is £150 million pounds a year and rising.

Everything can be counterfeited – here are a few examples

· Branded clothing
· Spirits
· Cigarettes
· Toys
· Computer games
· DVD’s
· CD’s
· Car parts
 

Counterfeit goods cost less than the real thing, are always inferior and therefore may be less durable, unsafe or downright dangerous because they haven't undergone the rigorous testing that manufacturers apply to their products to ensure that they are safe. 

Even products that are unlikely to cause injury may be disappointing to say the least.  Is it such a bargain if it won't work properly or breaks after a few uses?

“It is not always easy to spot the fakes but if it seems to good to be true then it probably is”