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Counterfeit Cash Scheme Targeting In-N-Out Leads to Two Arrests
Two women were arrested after investigators linked a dozen locations to the same counterfeit scam.
MF DOOM's Name and Likeness Used in Counterfeit Temu Products, Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit Alleges
The lawsuit cites multiple examples of allegedly willful infringement.
Man at Center of Huge 'Counterfeit Sports Memorabilia' Investigation Found Dead
"It was an addiction," the man allegedly said, confessing to the crime on social media.

Rick Ross Responds to Claim That His $3 Million Audemars Piguet Is Fake
Rozay previously shared that he named the watch "green pepper."

$1 Billion in Fake Designer Goods Seized During Federal Bust of NYC Storage Unit
The confiscation was the biggest in US history.

More Than 23 Million Fake Watches Are Circulating Around the Country, New Data Shows
Of the millions of fakes, per the data, "at least half" are falsely presented as being Rolex pieces.

Toronto Police Seize Almost $2 Million of Counterfeit Nike, Puma Goods at Discount Brand Store
Last week, Toronto police seized just under $2 million of counterfeit clothing at Brands Gone Wild, a store that sells marked-down old stock from name brands.

Raid of 'Real Housewives' Star Jen Shah's Home by Feds Turns Up Fake Designer Bags and Jewelry
In a raid of 'Real Housewives' star Jen Shah's home as part of her fraud case, authorities allegedly found a number of knockoff designer handbags and jewelry.

Boutique Owner Charged After Discovery of $40 Million in Fake Prada, Dior, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton Pieces
The woman, who is due back in court early next month, has been charged with two counts of second-degree trademark counterfeiting over the alleged operation.

Husband and Wife Who Carried Out $31.8 Million Counterfeit Coupon Scheme Sentenced to Prison
A Virginia husband and wife were handed lengthy prison sentences for crafting counterfeit coupons in a scheme authorities estimate was worth $31.8 million.

Nipsey Hussle’s Estate Takes Legal Action Over Fake Merchandise Sellers
The estate alleges that a number of parties are involved in the potentially collaborative selling of fraudulent merch using Nipsey Hussle-related trademarks.

Father and Son Behind Fake Supreme Operation Sentenced and Charged $10.4 Million
Michele Di Pierro, 53, has been hit with eight years while his son Marcello, 24, got three years after Supreme said the two pretended to be owners.

Ohio Man Arrested on Burglary Charges After Allegedly Giving Dancer Counterfeit Money
An Ohio man is facing burglary charges following an incident where he allegedly ran into a stranger's home after a dancer maced him over counterfeit money.

More Than 11 Million Counterfeit N95 Masks Seized by Homeland Security
3M, a leading mask manufacturer, helped in the government's efforts by providing leads. As the DHS said, the scam is "taking advantage of our fears."

Fake Dior Jordans, Chunky Dunky SBs, Viagra Pills, and More Seized in Customs Bust
Dior Air Jordans and 'Chunky Dunky' Nike SBs among $32 million in counterfeit product seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Click for more on the story.

This Canadian App Will Protect You From Buying Fake Sneakers
ARthentix founder Norm Lai and Urban Necessities' Jaysee Lopez tell about the new sneaker-authentication app they're hoping more resellers will start using.

Louis Vuitton Busts Up Massive Fake Bags Operation in China
The operation is said to have involved an LV sales rep at the Guangzhou store. The rep has since been fired, with the company noting its zero-tolerance policy.

Amazon Establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit in Fight Against Knockoffs
Amazon has launched the Counterfeit Crimes Unit made up of former federal prosecutors, investigators, and data analysts to limit knockoffs on the site.