Tag: counterfeit goods
Authorities Seize $1 B in Counterfeit Goods—Largest Bust in US History
Federal authorities announced that recent raids on storage facilities in New York City uncovered a substantial amount of counterfeit handbags, shoes, and other luxury merchandise, potentially valued at over $1 billion if authentic.
The Intersection of Security and Brand Protection Is a Key Consideration for LP Organizations
Examining asset protection activities and security threats with brand protection in mind will help LP stay aligned with what company leaders worry about most.
Organized Retail Crime Methods: The Booster-Fence Ecosystem
Organized retail crime methods are a part of the retail marketplace, and they operate under the same basic principles as retailers. There is an opportunity to make a profit by supplying a demand, so various ORC players take it upon themselves to become the suppliers.
CASE STUDY: Putting the Brakes on Counterfeit Merchandise
“The little blue box is very important—it is our reputation, it is our brand. When people sell counterfeit blue boxes with fake jewelry, it tarnishes the brand,” said Tiffany & Co.'s Charles Olschanski.
Fighting the Fakes: How to Build Your Brand Protection Strategy
"Fueled by the proliferation of Internet use and social media platforms, the magnitude of global physical counterfeiting is estimated to have increased significantly since the beginning of this century."
LPM Insider’s Top 5 Retail Fraud Articles of 2018
Popular retail fraud topics in 2018 included the latest update for credit card fraud news, the side effects of chip technology, and fraudulent returns during the holiday season.
Operation ‘In Our Sites’ Shut Down over 1M Counterfeit Goods Websites
Over 1 million copyright-infringing website domain names selling counterfeit fake goods were criminally and civilly seized within the past year through the combined efforts...
Does Counterfeit Fashion Fund Terrorism?
From counterfeit fashion to counter-culture initiatives: how the little black dress funds the black flag of hatred.