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counterfeit

[koun-ter-fit] / ˈkaʊn tərˌfɪt /






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Toronto police said Monday they seized more than 16,000 fake football jerseys and flags, along with two counterfeit trophies.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Phillip McKnight’s love affair with Stratocaster guitars started at age 15 when he got a counterfeit version of the Fender icon—and an amp—for $120.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

Fake Crocs are stuffed into bags and counterfeit Pandora jewellery looks genuine until you open the box.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Barnum's "mermaid" is a total fake, a counterfeit fossil pasted together from bones, withered skins, and who knows what else.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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