LoginSurge in fakes sold on social media
The ACG warns of a rise in fake goods sold online in the run-up to Black Friday
Posted 26 November 2020 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Counterfeit Goods|National
UPDATES: Anti-counterfeiting experts warn shoppers to be alert to fake goods promoted across social media during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, explaining the scale of the problem and how consumers can avoid costly scams.
Consumers are being warned by the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) to look out for fakes on social media platforms during Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions this November.
Research has shown that 25% of people bought a fake on <a href="https://www.redpoints.com/blog/black-friday-fake-deals/">Black Friday in 2019</a>. Price drops make it harder for people to spot...
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