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Spot a Fake

How can you spot a real from a fake? Here are tips to help you separate counterfeit products from genuine products:

1. Low Prices

Beware of products that are suspiciously marked down to bargain prices. If the deal is too good to be true, it is clear indication the item may not be legitimate.

2. Where are you buying your products?

Counterfeit goods are sometimes sold on online auction sites where you’ll have less chance to scrutinize and inspect the product. Be aware that many counterfeiters don’t issue receipts or charge sales tax.

3.  CSA or UL International certification label

Check the product for CSA or UL International certification label. If you cannot find the safety agency’s logo, check its Website for its log of certification records.

4. Spelling Mistakes or Incorrect Logos

Look for spelling mistakes or incorrect logos.

Consumer Resources

  1. Phone Chargers –  Learn to identify an uncertified product, click here
  • CSA Group –  Reporting Suspected Counterfeit Marks, click here
  • Chanel –  Fighting Counterfeits, click here
  • Eaton –  For Safety’s Sake: Avoid suspect electrical safety devices, click here
  • Schneider Electric –  Awareness and Actions against Counterfeits, click here
  • Spin Master –  Customer Support, click here
  • ASOP – Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies –  Find Safe Online Pharmacies Canada, click here
  • SanDisk –  SanDisk Safe Buying Guide, click here
  • Titeleist –  How to report a counterfeit product, click here
  • Scotty Cameron –  Counterfeit Product Notice, click here
  • Crime Stoppers International – Illicit trade, click here