Authorities Warn Shoppers About Counterfeit Goods Ahead of Black Friday

Published on November 23, 2023

U.S. officials advise shoppers on the hunt for Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargains to be cautious of counterfeit products, especially those advertised with low prices. Officials from the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) warned that counterfeit goods could cause significant losses for American businesses and workers and put customers’ health and safety at risk. At a Nov. 22 press conference at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, federal authorities displayed a recent seizure of counterfeit handbags, backpacks, wallets, beanies, shoes, watches, and sunglasses emblazoned with logos from renowned brands like Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, and Fendi. The counterfeit goods also included knockoff toys, bicycle helmets, makeup, iPhones, and even fake Oscar statues....

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