Breaking News: Online Retailers Continue to Sell Counterfeit Goods

Subheadline: Amazon, Etsy, and eBay Among Platforms Named in Investigation

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WASHINGTON—A new investigation has found that major online retailers, including Amazon, Etsy, and eBay, are continuing to sell counterfeit goods. The report, released by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), found that counterfeit products ranging from clothing and accessories to electronics and pharmaceuticals are widely available on these platforms.

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The AAFA's investigation examined over 100,000 listings on the three platforms and found that approximately 20% were counterfeit. The report also found that counterfeit products are often sold at a significant discount compared to legitimate products, making them appealing to consumers.

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The sale of counterfeit goods poses a number of risks to consumers and legitimate businesses. Counterfeit products are often made with inferior materials and may not meet safety standards. They can also damage the reputation of legitimate businesses and lead to lost revenue.

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The AAFA is calling on online retailers to do more to combat the sale of counterfeit goods. The group is urging platforms to implement stricter seller verification procedures and to develop new technologies to identify and remove counterfeit products from their marketplaces.