The holiday shopping season is already in full swing, and both shoppers and businesses alike should be alert to the increased risk of counterfeit products that can spoil the festive cheer.
A hefty haul: The global trade of counterfeit goods amount to over $500 billion annually—impacting 325,000 jobs in the U.S. alone.
A recipe for disaster: Counterfeit products make bad presents for several reasons. They’re typically made with inferior materials and lack the bench-testing other products receive to ensure high quality and, more importantly, safety.
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Counterfeit versions of popular holiday gifts have been found to contain serious dangers, ranging from undisclosed choking and fire hazards to lead paint and high levels of mercury and arsenic.
Some winter wisdom: What you don’t know can hurt you, so everyone should educate themselves and their loved ones about counterfeiters and how to avoid them. This holiday season, learn to shop smart to stay safe and unbox real happiness.
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