During the COVID-19 pandemic the production and sale of counterfeit goods has continued to be a growing and complicated problem worldwide. According to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) there has been a rise in the number of fake pharmaceuticals, as well as coronavirus products such as fake testing kits, fake Personal Protection Equipment, Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
The beauty industry is huge; we are undoubtedly a society that love to look after ourselves and our image. Add a global pandemic to the mix with no hairdressers, barbers or beauticians open and it’s not surprising that DIY beauty product sales have boomed in the last year. It’s been a difficult time for businesses, Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
The global pandemic and yet another UK lockdown have seen a huge boom in online shopping and it’s likely we will be shopping from the comfort of our homes for the foreseeable future. With high street retailers closed again and so many great offers and sales online, we’ve put together this handy blog to help Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
The countdown to Christmas is upon us and while it should be a time to be merry, sadly, it’s also a time for scammers to target unassuming shoppers. The pandemic has seen an unprecedented rise in scams in 2020, so this Christmas our wish is for everyone to stay safe, so check out these tips to stay ahead of fraudsters. 1. Pay by credit card, debit card Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
Last-minute Christmas preparations can be stressful, but don’t let the Christmas rush put you at risk! Check out our tips to avoid festive scams and stay safe online. Christmas charity scams At Christmas, many legit charities might try to reach out to you and appeal for donations. However, be aware that some scammers will try Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
With Black Friday fast approaching on Friday 27th November, and many brands already advertising deals, it’s easy to get caught up in the buzz of buying a bargain. Before you get your credit card out we’ve put together these tips to keep you safe online. Buster’s 7 top tips to shop safely this Black Friday Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
Since the launch of BogusBuster we have been alarmed at the worrisome amount of scams circulating. From bogus callers posing as officials from Contact Track and Trace to Netflix and HMRC phishing scams the list is endless. Fraudsters can be convincing and their methods are sophisticated, it is very easy to be fooled when put Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
When it comes to shopping most of us love a bargain and the thrill of saving some pounds can be tempting. But what if the product we buy is cheap because it’s a counterfeit? We’ve explored a few of the reasons why people buy copycats. In many cases consumers unknowingly buy counterfeits. They purchase goods Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
