New Law Makes It Harder for Online Criminals to Sell Fake or Stolen Products

New Law Makes It Harder for Online Criminals to Sell Fake or Stolen Products
Workers prepare to destroy fake handbags in a a ceremonial destruction of counterfeit and pirated goods at the National Police headquarters in Manila, Philippines, on June 23.
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A new federal law will make it harder for online criminals to sell fake or stolen products in the wake of shoplifting gangs selling products on e-commerce sites.

The INFORM Consumers Act, which went into effect on June 27, is intended to limit the sales of stolen and counterfeit products online, said the Federal Trade Commssion (FTC).

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Bryan S. Jung is a native and resident of New York City with a background in politics and the legal industry. He graduated from Binghamton University.
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