Consumer Goods & Media

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  Criminals cashing in on coronavirus fear, says Europol

  Organised crime is exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic with a surge in cybercrime, targeted thefts and counterfeiting.

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  Quarter of US consumers bought fakes online last year; report

  26 per cent of Americans were tricked into buying a fake product online in the last 12 months, and 27 per cent never got a refund.

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  Coronavirus increases online shopping, but buyers fear fakes

  The COVID-19 pandemic is causing people to shop online more, but anxiety about fake or low-quality goods is also high.

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  eBay reviews ‘dupe shoppers into shoddy purchases’

  eBay users are being tricked into buying shoddy and fake goods because its review system is flawed, says Which?.

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  Europol-led op busts ‘Fast and Furious’ moving truck theft ring

  Law enforcement has taken out a crime network that carried out an audacious series of thefts on moving trucks in Europe.

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  Survey reveals cargo crime impact on drivers’ wellbeing

  A survey suggests cargo crime is taking its toll on drivers' mental health as aggressive tactics like gas attacks rise.

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