How fake handbags fund terrorism and organized crime

How fake handbags fund terrorism and organized crime

Terrorism and Crime

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Madrid train bombing in 2004 partially funded by sale of pirated cds to the U.S

Al-Qaeda training manual advise trainees to sell fakes to fund attacks

How to prevent accidentally purchasing counterfeit items

At the checkout page, if there isn't a padlock or "https" next to the websites url, do not check out

If website's domain doesn't match the website (ex. a sunglasses website using a doctor's office domain)

If they are selling high end items for 50-70% cheaper, it's a scam

Contact info on website is basic,not detailed (no address, phone number,postal code)

How it affects citizens

Terrorist attacks would effect EVERYONE not just those who purchased imitation items

Attacks kill and injure citizens

Homes and buildings could be destroyed by attacks

Some families thrive on the sale of counterfeit items (only way they can support family)

The harsh chemicals in fake cosmetics,perfume and cologne can cause extreme allergic reactions, infections and due to the poor conditions they're made in, diseases

Affects on government

Results of attacks cost government a lot to restore (cleanup, construction,etc)

Different sides to issue

Those who are against the purchase of counterfeit items and choose not to engage in it

Those who continue to buy counterfeit items because they are cheaper and ignore the fact that it can cause terrorist attacks and large crimes

Those who aren't affected by this issue and don't care (don't try to stop it from happening,etc)

Dangers of fake perfume cologne and makeup

Can give you eye infections, rashes, e-coli and chemical burns

Contains harsh chemicals such as: lead, mercury, arsenic and aluminum

Made in poor conditions (no sanitation, dirty surfaces, unsafe factories)

Real companies loose money

Previous designers from companies will sell/make "higher end" dupes that are priced higher than cheap fakes but still more affordable than the real item

Customers will veer towards buying fakes since they are cheaper

Counterfeit makers will use the same design, cheaper material, sell it for more than half the price

Large industry ($)

Makes more than drug dealing (dealers makes 200 percent while counterfeiters make 2000 percent)

2.3 trillion dollar underground industry

World views

Not often spoke about

Seemed as harmless

People feel pressure to fit in and wear name brands so they purchase the cheaper option (fakes)