Counterfeiting affects you, the environment, and society as a whole. Here’s why you should care:

1. Your Health and Safety Are at Stake

Counterfeit products aren’t just fake; they’re often dangerous. From electronics that could catch fire to skincare products with harmful chemicals, fake goods skip safety standards, putting your health at risk.

2. Counterfeiters Care for Profit, Not You

Counterfeiters of medicine, health products and electronics do not follow strict safety regulations or care about the consequences for the buyer. Even fake handbags, jewelry and clothes have been found to contain toxic chemicals in the glues, dyes and metals. Once poor quality fake products break, they impact the environment and sustainability by creating unnecessary waste.

3. It Feeds Crime and Exploitation

Counterfeiting is used by organized crime groups to make quick profits. By buying fakes, you might be unintentionally funding some seriously bad activities, including child labor or human trafficking. Counterfeits sold online are often linked to scams as well and sellers will steal personal information and payment data for use in other fraudulent activity.

Make the Right Choice

So, next time you’re tempted by a counterfeit, remember the real cost. Be smart, be safe, and support the legit stuff. Your choices have power and make a difference—use them to choose authenticity and say “no” to what’s unreal.