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Police shut down 4,500 websites selling fake products

Police have shut down 4,500 websites selling fake goods as part of a worldwide crackdown on trademark piracy, European law enforcement agency, Europol, reported on Tuesday.

ecommerce-website-icon-ecommerce-icon-lgThe operation, which was carried out jointly by Europol, Interpol and U.S. legal authorities, targeted websites in 27 countries.

 

Investigators focused their efforts on online shops selling luxury goods, sportswear, replacement parts, medicines and cosmetics.

 

“The internet was increasingly being used to sell fake products.

 

“These products might look like bargains, but they can pose a real

threat to the safety and security of consumers,’’ Europol wrote.

 

The agencies have also launched a media campaign to educate consumers.

 

DPA/NAN

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Wisdom Nwedene studied English Language at Ebonyi State University. He is a writer, an editor and has equally interviewed many top Nigerian Politicians and celebrities. For publication of your articles, press statements, upload of biography, video content, contact him via email: nwedenewisdom@gmail.com

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