“Worryingly, given the current cost of living crisis, the opportunity to secure a ‘bargain’ may seem more attractive now than ever”
The caution comes in the run-up to the festive season, when shoppers may be tempted by a supposed ‘bargain’.
“Some consumers may unwittingly buy counterfeit goods, while others – pleased to have snatched an affordable designer replica – will be unaware of the implications. A survey in September 2020 showed 29% of UK consumers have purchased a counterfeit item, with 17% doing so frequently, according to police statistics.
Detective Inspector Phillips continued: “Worryingly, given the current cost of living crisis, the opportunity to secure a ‘bargain’ may seem more attractive now than ever.
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