Fake Goods
More than ever people are buying brand name goods, whether they're Levi's or Luis Vuitton. They're marks of style that have become icons - often expensive icons. That makes them into a prime market for scammers ready to take advantage of the never-ending appetite for fashion. Whether it's on EBay or on a market stall, fake goods are everywhere. We show you how to distinguish the real from the knock-off.
Below are our 5 articles in the 'fake goods' category:
In 2006 there was a brief flurry on the TV news and in the papers about fake concert tickets. A momentary fuss was raised, and a lot of people were shown to be out of pocket. Then the reporters moved ...
According to experts, more than 30 per cent of work by university students in some disciplines isn't the work of the students. As coursework becomes more important for grades at GCSE, A-level and ...
It's a scam that's been around for years, but somehow it just won't go away. The fake lottery scam still finds victims, and along the way it's developed some new wrinkles to make it seem even more ...
As the awareness of health rises, so does the popularity of organic food. Untainted by chemicals, it's better for our bodies. It's become a multi-million pound industry - one that's open for scams. ...
To those eager to lose weight, every new item and diet offers promise. There are plenty of people eager to take advantage of the desire to be slim, and plenty of them are scammers. It's a lucrative ...
