Faking It. The Rise of the Counterfeit Goods Trade

Description

The old saying about imitation and flattery is of little consolation when forged products wreak havoc on consumers. Merchants and manufacturers suffer too, as the global traffic in counterfeit goods bypasses most honest forms of business. This program follows investigators as they track the flow of fake name-brand items around the world. Filmed in Asia, Africa, and Europe, the video shows how worthless or low-quality knockoffs are disguised as legitimate high-end products, complete with astonishingly convincing packaging, and shipped through venues that circumvent international customs. Scenes featuring undercover and hidden-camera techniques reveal several fraudulent operations, while the safety and security of end-users are also assessed through footage of high-tech product tests.

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55 min

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Date of Publication

[2010], c2009

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