The trade in fake and pirated goods is a transnational crime, run by extensive and complex criminal enterprises.
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There is a clear link between illicit trade and other types of crime, such as human trafficking, drug trafficking, corruption, bribery and money laundering. 
Illicit trade damages the global economy and harms public health worldwide. All regions of the world and all industry sectors are affected.
Facebook has a major problem with scammers and fake designer goods on its popular Marketplace platform, contributing to a global counterfeiting industry that is worth an estimated half a trillion dollars a year, or around £358 billion.
businessinsider.com/facebook-marke…
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Amazon reached a settlement with two influencers after it sued them and several sellers last November for allegedly peddling counterfeit luxury goods on Instagram and TikTok, the company announced Thursday. (Sept 2021)
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Does it seem hypocritical that federal law enforcement goes to great effort to shut down the sale of narcotics and other illegal trade occurring on the dark web, but it appears that organized crime is allowed to openly sell counterfeit goods on Facebook and Amazon? 🤷♂️
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