Once viewed as a problem limited to purveyors of high-end luxury goods, today counterfeiting has become multi-billion dollar criminal activity that affects almost every American industry. While criminals see the production and sale of counterfeit goods as a lucrative, low-risk business model, this illicit activity not only harms the global economy but also puts consumers the world over at severe risk.

The U.S. Chamber's Global Intellectual Property Center travelled to Times Square to see just how much the average consumer knows about the global cost of counterfeit goods...

Have you ever purchased a counterfeit prescription drug online? Counterfeiters are in the business of deception and have mastered the art of imitation, disguising potentially dangerous fakes as real products. At best, the illicit good will serve its basic function while lining the pockets of criminals. At worst, it cause harm to you and your family.

The U.S. Chamber's Global Intellectual Property Center took to Times Square to find out what average consumers think about the prevalence of counterfeiting in online pharmacies.

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Have you ever purchased a counterfeit extension cord or appliance? Most consumers would answer in the negative, but do you really know? Counterfeiters are in the business of deception and have mastered the art of imitation, disguising potentially dangerous fakes as real products. At best, the illicit good will serve its basic function while lining the pockets of criminals. At worst, it could malfunction and cause harm to you and your family.

The U.S. Chamber's Global Intellectual Property Center paid a visit to Times Square to see if the typical consumer could tell the difference between a counterfeit cord and a real one. Despite the vast difference in quality, most consumers were unable to distinguish between the two.

Don't be the next victim! Find out more at www.DangerousFakes.com