The scale of the counterfeit problem this holiday season

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CBP and its enforcement partners seize tens of millions of counterfeit items every year, from apparel and electronics to cosmetics, toys, and even medicines. In its most recent update, CBP reported seizing nearly 79 million counterfeit items in a single fiscal year, with a notional retail value in the billions if those goods had been genuine. Counterfeit clothing, consumer electronics, toys, and medications were among … Read More