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counterfeit

[koun-ter-fit] / ˈkaʊn tərˌfɪt /






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A monthslong investigation into a suspected retail fraud operation has led to the arrest of two Glendale residents accused of orchestrating a scheme involving counterfeit returns of high-end merchandise, authorities said Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Fake Crocs are stuffed into bags and counterfeit Pandora jewellery looks genuine until you open the box.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

In addition to 78 months in prison, Shah was ordered to forfeit $6,500,000, 30 luxury items and 78 counterfeit luxury items, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"The biggest problem with Pakistani medicine was that we used to receive counterfeit and fake medicines," ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

The driver ran a flashlight over the money to be sure it wasn’t counterfeit.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer




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