Counterfeit products are always a problem for families during back-to-school shopping

As parents send their kids back to school—with their backpacks full of new supplies—fake goods pose a constant danger. That’s why “U-S Customs and Border Protection”—or “C-B-P”—continues to raise awareness about counterfeit products. John Leonard is with its “Office of Trade”… “Counterfeits are always a problem—whether they involve school-supplies, computers, clothing, sports-equipment, household-items, or health-products. They harm the overall economy—from consumers to businesses alike—and potentially put unsafe and unregulated products into homes and schoolrooms. Since the start of the pandemic, there’s been a rise in counterfeit goods; we stopped over 27-thousand shipments last year alone.” As part of this effort, “Customs and Border Protection” is partnering with the “U-S Chamber of Commerce” on its “Shop Smart”-campaign… “How can you be sure that you’re buying genuine items, and not fakes? Start by making sure that you’re shopping at reputable retailers and websites. And, if you think [that] you’ve bought a counterfeit item, report the violation to us right away.” To report potential violations, visit “c-b-p”-dot-gov-slash-“trade”-slash-“e”-dash-“allegations”. And, for tips and more information from the “Shop Smart”-campaign, visit “u-s-chamber”-dot-com-slash-“shop-smart”.