
UK sees fake electrical goods a-rising
British consumers are buying more and more counterfeit electrical products, according to Electrical Safety First research published on Anti-Counterfeiting Day on 8 June.The charity investigated consumer attitudes towards counterfeit electrical goods over the past year and found fake items are becoming more prevalent for British consumers and more visible online, compared to a year ago.Social media platforms have also functioned a new marketplace for counterfeit goods. Seven percent of respondents said they purchased products through social media advertising.
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