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'Market of Fakes' in Naples, capital of counterfeits and Camorra

As top brands like Gucci and Prada prepare to report billions in sales this month, luxury fakes on the streets of Naples are also yielding a jaw-dropping cash stream -- for the mafia. The teeming southern metropolis is ground zero for Italy's estimated 6-7 billion euro (6.5-7.5 billion dollar) counterfeit market, where fake handbags, sunglasses,...

Business

EU fighting counterfeit goods imported from China

Europe's "long battle" against fake goods from China has become even more difficult with the upsurge in online shopping, where fraudulent and often dangerous products were being sold, an EU official said Tuesday. "The biggest, most worrying border is between China and your home," said Ernesto Bianchi, head of the investigations directorate in...

Fashion

Credit crunch sees fake fashion rise

Counterfeit fashion thrives in times of economic downturn, and susceptible brands need to be vigilant and protect their businesses when the demand for fake fashion is at a peak, according to Antony Gold, head of retail sector at law firm Eversheds. According to Gold, the internet has proved an immeasurably helpful tool for sales and distribution...