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@alitheon @McGruffatNCPC These are great questions for shoppers and sellers to keep in mind, especially as holiday shopping ramps up!

@McGruffatNCPC A4.1: Online marketplaces and consumers should be asking similar questions: -Is your product coming from an authorized manufacturer or distributor? -What steps are being taken to ensure authenticity? -Are there seller/review verification processes in place? #CurbingCounterfeits

Q4: E-commerce has made it easier than ever for counterfeit items to circulate - and not just retail items. What steps can online marketplaces take to prevent the sale of fake products? #CurbingCounterfeits

@McGruffatNCPC Great insight! Not many consumers consider or know the multitude of impacts purchasing counterfeit items has on the world.

A7: Counterfeits are nothing to bark at. Not only are fakes made in horrible working conditions, but sales from counterfeits go towards international criminal enterprises. Still think buying a fake is harmless? #CurbingCounterfeits

Q7: As this issue continues, the surplus of illegitimate goods moving throughout the supply chain grows. What effects does this have on the environment and sustainability for manufacturers? #CurbingCounterfeits

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