There is concern that brightly coloured vapes are being obtained by children as young as 12, the fact that some vapes could also be illegal and unregulated is a serious concern… Read more… https://www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-64319417.amp
Another Excellent Court Result
Counterfeiter jailed for selling numerous designer brands on Gumtree, including our own clients watches Hublot and TAG Heuer, congratulations to Falkirk Trading Standards… Click link for more details…https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scotlands-king-bling-jailed-after-27999086
News Update!
Working with Merseyside Police, cracking down on itinerant travelers, selling counterfeit perfumes to unsuspecting members of the public in shopping precincts… Link to article…https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/conmen-sold-fake-chanel-hugo-24766229
Surelock – What is Counterfeiting?
This is organised crime, these criminals know which brands are popular, they produce fake products that look similar to the genuine brand. Many also use the brand logo or copy everything about the product to make it look authentic. There are many products advertised online for less money or even the same price that are […]
Another great result against Counterfeiters
Following a 2 year Investigation a Bradford family are ordered to pay £1,500,000…https://www.trapworldwide.org/bradford-family-pleads-guilty-to-fraud-conspiracy-and-ordered-to-pay-1500000/
Fight against fakes at Christmas
For the Cosmetics industry…https://www.happi.com/contents/view_experts-opinion/2021-12-22/the-fight-against-fakes-in-the-cosmetics-industry-347223/
On-line counterfeits – Brand owners must step up
Crises often present new opportunities for crime, and covid-19 has been no exception… https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/anti-counterfeiting/brand-owners-must-do-more-block-sale-of-counterfeits-online
Counterfeit notes
Police warn Facebook sellers to be vigilant following incidents of payments made using fake notes… https://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/19287087.police-warn-facebook-sellers-check-counterfeit-notes/
Europol’s crackdown, over €16 million worth of counterfeit toys
Nearly five million counterfeit toys have been seized by police and customs authorities worldwide over the recent festive season… https://www.toynews-online.biz/2021/03/09/europols-crackdown-on-counterfeits-seizes-over-e16-million-worth-of-fake-toys/
Another UK store found with counterfeit wine
Hastings supermarket faces loss of its alcohol license, following the discovery of counterfeit bottles of wine by Trading Standards… https://www.securingindustry.com/food-and-beverage/second-uk-store-discovered-with-counterfeit-wine/s104/a13055/#.YEj0bi2l0lI