LoginCTSI issues warning on festive fakes
Shoppers buying counterfeits this Christmas could be putting their families at risk
Posted 13 December 2022 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Health and Safety|National
UPDATES: CTSI is urging shoppers to steer clear of counterfeit goods this Christmas after research revealed growing demand for cheaper products amid the cost-of-living crisis and widespread uncertainty about buying safely online.
Polling conducted by CTSI reveals that 79% of UK consumers will be seeking to spend less this Christmas as the cost-of-living crisis deepens, with many turning to cheaper products, including counterfeit goods. The survey of 2,008 people reveals that 5% of shoppers plan to buy counterfeits this Christmas, and 30% are seeking out cheaper products than those they bought last year.
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