Inside the Billion-Dollar World of Fake Luxury — From Nikes to Rolexes

Описание: Counterfeiting is a $2 trillion industry, and fake luxury items—like Rolex watches, Nike sneakers, and Hermès Birkins—make up the bulk of it. These knockoffs often contain hazardous toxins such as lead and cadmium, and the profits are frequently linked to other forms of criminal activity. As counterfeit goods become increasingly convincing, how can we detect and stop them?

00:00 - Intro
00:48 - What Is A Counterfeit?
02:23 - Jewelry
09:31 - Nike Sneakers
17:35 - StockX
21:43 - Watches
28:51 - Luxury Bags
37:06 - Clothes
39:04 - Christian Louboutins
41:02 - How Counterfeiting Works
44:28 - Investigating The Counterfeiters
47:29 - What Can Consumers Do?
48:02 - Credits

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