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NYS Health Department Recalls 250,000 Free Masks Given To Teachers And Libraries
The New York State Department of Health found that 5% of the masks they distributed to protect teachers and librarians are potentially fake.
By
Rosemary Misdary
Arts & Entertainment
NYPD Busts Scalper With Counterfeit Phish NYE Tickets
Turns out there's at least one Phish fan at the 20th Precinct, and they helped bust a counterfeit ticket scheme.
By
Jen Carlson
News
Thousands Of Designer Knock-Offs Seized In Raid Of Brooklyn Flea Market
Among the alleged rip-offs were belts, pocketbooks and watches featuring brand names such as Gucci, Versace, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton.
By
Jake Offenhartz
News
Counterfeit Ring Accused Of Stealing Millions From Nike In Fake Air Jordans Scam
In total, the men are accused of bilking Nike out of more than $70 million.
By
Jake Offenhartz
News
NYPD Busts $2.2M Counterfeit Goods Ring In Queens
Fake Michael Kors handbags, North Face jackets, and Beats by Dre headphones were among the loot.
By
Rebecca Fishbein
News
Over $1 Million Worth Of Counterfeit Guitars Seized In NJ
Now might be a good time to take a close look at the standard acoustic you purchased off PayLess4RealGuitar.com, because no, that should not be spelled 'Las Poul.'
By
Rebecca Fishbein
News
JFK Customs Officers Seize $120K In Fake Bills Hidden In Diary Box, Shoe Racks, Wallets
One of the shoe racks featured the Power Rangers.
By
Rebecca Fishbein
News
JFK Customs Agents Seize $150K In Counterfeit Bills Thanks To Mysterious Glue Smell
It appears they caught her because her bag reeked of glue!
By
Rebecca Fishbein
News
Should People Who Buy Counterfeit Handbags Be Arrested?
City Councilwoman Margaret Chin says it's not just the sellers who are responsible for the brand-name black market, and she wants to make the purchase of fake bags a misdemeanor crime.
By
Rebecca Fishbein
Food
Counterfeit Ketchup Is A Thing To Be Worried About
Is your condiment ketchup, catsup, or counterfeit ketchup?
By
Garth Johnston
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