counterfeit
Example Sentences
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It's the brainchild of Jo Mason, a City of London banker who tired of counterfeit profiles on dating sites.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
A monthslong investigation into a suspected retail fraud operation has led to the arrest of two Glendale residents accused of orchestrating a scheme involving counterfeit returns of high-end merchandise, authorities said Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Major online platforms say they are "working hard to protect customers" by removing unsafe and counterfeit goods from sale.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
"The biggest problem with Pakistani medicine was that we used to receive counterfeit and fake medicines," ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman told AFP.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
They had been tracking down the source of the American counterfeit money that showed up in Morocco, and by coincidence arrived at the Chelsea just seconds after the FBI.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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