The dangers of buying high-end counterfeit goods
Oct 21, 2025•12 min•Ep. 177
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Episode description
In this episode of Which? Shorts, we share the findings of our investigation into fake products we were able to buy on online marketplaces.
We were easily able to purchase goods with dangerous components – including dupes with fake fuses, which make them a major fire risk.
We reveal what you can do to avoid buying dangerous, counterfeit products.
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