Knockoffs- how can they just advertise so easily?

That’s the way things are now days with an overwhelming number of items.

Counterfeits of almost everything are everywhere, even legitimate places such as Amazon. Not that it’s their fault because it would be impossible for them to be aware of every single counterfeit. You probably don’t buy makeup, but it seems to be one of the most counterfeited items out there. I read an article that puts the chances of getting a counterfeit beauty product at over 50% on eBay and nearly that on Amazon. Counterfeit Sure microphones have even popped up at Guitar Center. Luckily, I knew what to look for and didn’t buy there, but made the manager aware. Good thing I knew what to look for. Most likely it was someone that exchanged a counterfeit one for an authentic one, which is another whole separate scam that’s going around.

Whenever possible I buy straight from the manufacturer. It may cost a little more sometimes, but well worth it to get peace of mind.

Almost all of these counterfeiters are overseas and next to impossible to catch and prosecute, considering the level of corruption in those countries. They are not much different than drug smugglers, if they get one out of ten shipments across, they are still making a profit.

Even if a US seller gets caught with counterfeit products law enforcement will most likely not even charge them, but only confiscate their inventory. All they have to do is say that they were not aware that the products being sold were counterfeit. Law enforcement would have a hard time proving knowledge and intent.

If the price sound too good to be true IT IS!

Not being sarcastic, but weren't you aware of the fact that there are many counterfeit items on Aliexpress? They are alright with it, and since they're in China, nobody here is going to be able to stop them.  

So that makes it okay? 🙄

They are alright with it, and since they're in China, nobody here is going to be able to stop them.  🤔

I do know about counterfeits of course, but I can say other than clicking on the wrong button by mistake when surfing, that is the first time I have been on Aliexpress. I just am shocked it is so blatantly available online, in plain view, and so easily found by searching "Hurricane power cord for sale". Sure, someone walking down the street in China somewhere buys a Coach purse, they are pretty ignorant if they think it is legitimate. And no, it is not feasable to go to China and try to put an end to it. I think it is the box that shocks me the most- you know someone is doing their best to deceive with this "nice" touch. 

But this is an ad in English, on Google, in Canada (for me), so shouldn’t Google stop their ad? Which is obviously a fraud? The website is obviously catering to the western world, and I am sure there are some buying these and trying to resell them to unsuspecting others, making a huge profit.

Or as @ellajeanelle states, someone buys a real one from the dealer, then returns a fake one, and an unsuspecting authorized dealer possibly resells the counterfeit?

How hard is it for Google to shut down their fraudulent and illegal website?