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Christmas shoppers are being warned to avoid buying fake and potentially dangerous toys
Posted 22 December 2018 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Counterfeit Goods|National
UPDATES: Christmas shoppers are warned to avoid counterfeit toys and other fake goods, with trading standards highlighting risks that go beyond poor value to include serious product safety concerns.
The Local Government Association, which represents 370 councils in England and Wales, is urging people to look out for tell-tale signs of fake and potentially dangerous products as criminals exploit a surge in demand for sold-out items.
Popular toys found out of stock at many outlets include L.O.L Surprise! Dolls - described as the 'must-have' Christmas toy for 2018. Fake versions...
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