How do eBay check for counterfeit sneakers at its new Authenticity Guarantee centre?

Ebay has opened its first authentication centre in Britain which focuses on high value shoes with the aim of stamping out on any counterfeits.    The online marketplace launched the centre in response to the surge in demand it saw last year with a pair of trainers selling every nine seconds. Through its latest programme, Authenticity … Read more

I bought a counterfeit Dyson hairdryer on eBay: Where is my refund?

I purchased a Dyson hairdryer on eBay in June 2019 for £215. However, the hairdryer malfunctioned in December 2020 and was returned to Dyson for repair. It inspected the hairdryer, advised it was counterfeit and destroyed it. The eBay seller is ignoring my messages requesting a refund, eBay is refusing to offer any refund as … Read more

OnePlus Buds seized by customs, mistaken as counterfeit AirPods

When the OnePlus Buds were introduced, some people noted that the pair reminds them of the Apple Air Pods. Well, the idea may be the same–wireless earbuds–but the design is different. It’s not totally different like the Samsung Galaxy Buds or the Realme Buds Q though. There are plenty of true wireless earbuds available in … Read more

Amazo launches Counterfeit Crimes Unit in a bid to stop bootleggers from hawking knockoffs

Amazon launches a new Counterfeit Crimes Unit in a bid to stop bootleggers from hawking knockoffs on its platform Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit will fight the sale of bootleg products It consists of lawyers, data scientists, and investigators The division will focus on civil lawsuits and helping law enforcement as well as conducting its own … Read more