Just another $9,872,878 week of counterfeiting!
Based on the past week of counterfeit enforcement activity, as reported through the DOPIP Security Competitive Intelligence Report, more than 49 incidents were recorded, involving 157 individuals from 14 countries, resulting in the seizure of 820,004 pieces and losses estimated at more than $9,872,878 (USD).
48 of these individuals were sentenced as a result of their counterfeit activity to a total of 16 years, which averages just 4 months per crime. The variety of counterfeit items seized included more than 44 categories, with digital media (CDs, DVDs, VCDs, and VHFs) accounting for
16%, followed by currency (10%), passport and visas (10%), and checks (7%). 82% of the counterfeit enforcement activity for this period focused on raids, seizures and arrests.
The remaining activity was directed towards investigations (2%), charges (5%), convictions (4%), sentences (7%).
According to Glen Gieschen, Managing Director of Gieschen Consultancy, "The bright spot of the week was an Indian printer that was raided and more than $1,000,000 in printing, hologram manufacturing and packaging equipment were seized which will result in a temporary weakening of the counterfeit market in India.
I also expect many of the raids to lead to further investigations and seizures which will prove links to organized crime and terrorist fundraising.
However, given that 57% of the counterfeits were aided with the use of unsophisticated low cost home computing equipment (scanners, graphics software, printers, CD and DVD burners), the temptation will remain high to continue this activity." Further results are as follows:????49 Incidents of Counterfeiting activity (investigations, raids, seizures, arrests, charges, sentences), involving 157 individuals, including seizures of 820,004 pieces at an estimated loss value of $9,872,878 related to cell phone bags, birth certificates, car windshields, CD players, CDs, cell phone smart cards, cement, certificates of authenticity, checks, cigarettes, clothing, credit cards, currency (India, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, US, Euro), drivers licenses, DVDs, electrical products, fertilizer, films, identity cards, identity documents, immigration stamps, insurance cards, lottery tickets, medical certificates, medicine, packaging, packaging materials, parking placards, passports (Canada, Taiwan, US, UK), perfume, prescription drugs, shoes, social security cards, software, student identification, tickets, TVs, university degrees, VCDs, VHFs, visas, warrants, and watches.????Counterfeit methods reported include the use of sophisticated printing and hologram machinery imported from China, photo scanners, laptop computers, high quality printers, printer/scanner/copiers, software, hologram sheets and electrical pressing machines for tampering with passports, skimming and card-making equipment, computer programs to produce checks, multi-drive CD-burning stacks, and schemer machines.????20 Brand owners identified (Adidas, Ferrari, Tommy Hilfinger, Versace, Calvin Klein, Mossimo, Nike, Microsoft, Sunsilk, Clinic Plus, Chik, Ariel, Bajaj, Philips, Surya Roshini, Paan Parag, Baba, Goa, Manikchand and Swiss Army).????Information from 15 Countries (Australia, Bangladesh, China, Guyana, India, Italy, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Landa, UAE, UK, and USA)About DOPIP SCI ReportsDOPIP is a powerful source of information regarding illegal activities such as counterfeiting, forgery, product tampering and diversion.
It provides breaking news reports and analysis relating to document, product and intellectual product security.
Security technology providers, enforcement agencies, trade organizations, and brand owners will find this information indispensable for detection, deterrence and prevention.
DOPIP SCI Reports is available as an annual subscription for $195 USD. For more information visit http://www.goldsec.com/Security_Updates.htm.
About Gieschen ConsultancyGieschen Consultancy, is a trusted provider of in-depth information, analysis and reporting for the document, product and intellectual property security industry.
Gieschen Consultancy applies more than 10 years security experience to assist clients in developing anti-counterfeiting, brand protection and enforcement solutions.
Through the knowledge of security technology, criminal Modus Operandi (methods of operation), legal and political issues, statistical information and competitive intelligence, effective strategies are developed, implemented and monitored.
For more information visit http://www.gieschen.com/. Contacts Glen GieschenManaging DirectorGieschen Consultancye-mail protected from spam bots Phone 403-256-5680Calgary, Alberta
Canada.
3 Elements to a Deal-Sealing Classified Ad
Have you ever wondered why your perfectly fine classified ad fails to attract the attention you desire? There should be dozens-no, hundreds-of perspective buyers swamping your e-mail inbox with offers. After all, you are offering a mint baseball card, a vintage coat, pristine used car, those wholesale-priced sporting goods, and whatever other attractive items are in your inventory. Instead, you only have a slow trickle of questions, a handful of sales. What gives? More than likely, your sales are slow because you have not mastered the three techniques of writing a classic classified ad.Of course, give yourself credit for recognizing one important facet of today's selling world. You decided to sell your stuff at an online classified site.
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Just another $9,872,878 week of counterfeiting!
Based on the past week of counterfeit enforcement activity, as reported through the DOPIP Security Competitive Intelligence Report, more than 49 incidents were recorded, involving 157 individuals from 14 countries, resulting in the seizure of 820,004 pieces and losses estimated at more than $9,872,878 (USD).
48 of these individuals were sentenced as a result of their counterfeit activity to a total of 16 years, which averages just 4 months per crime. The variety of counterfeit items seized included more than 44 categories, with digital media (CDs, DVDs, VCDs, and VHFs) accounting for
16%, followed by currency (10%), passport and visas (10%), and checks (7%). 82% of the counterfeit enforcement activity for this period focused on raids, seizures and arrests.
The remaining activity was directed towards investigations (2%), charges (5%), convictions (4%), sentences (7%).
According to Glen Gieschen, Managing Director of Gieschen Consultancy, "The bright spot...
Just another $9,872,878 week of counterfeiting!
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How an Entrepreneur Cut His Electricity Bills by $1750 a month with a $200 Product in 1 minute
Copyright 2006 Martin Pavion
Chris Johns is the founder of SupportSave ? a US company based in the Philippines.
They offer business outsourcing to companies worldwide.
His office may comprise of 200 employees for 8-10 hours a day.
His electricity bills have been terrifying!
"In Manila the humidity means that we need to provide air conditioning at all times.
We must keep the working environment comfortable so that our staff can be effective but it was always a worry when our monthly electricity bills arrived at the end of the
month."
Chris has been spending over $5,500 every month on his power costs.
Each member of staff works in front of a computer, over 70 air conditions may work at one time and printers, photocopiers and faxes are constantly being pushed to capacity.
Since February however Chris tested the Power Saver 7 to see if it really could cut down his costs.
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Brooklyn, NY (ContentDesk) March 15, 2006 -- FeldmanFurniture.com is pleased to introduce the addition of new pieces of office furniture to their fully stocked inventory in the online storefront (http://www.feldmanfurniture.com).FeldmanFurniture.com specializes in offering a vast range of pieces for all budgets. In addition to providing a high-quality selection of living room, dining room, and bedroom sets, FeldmanFurniture.com now...
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