Between 2005 to 2010, US law enforcement agencies made over 700 raids on counterfeit networking equipment and seized over 94,000 counterfeit Cisco networking equipment. The counterfeit equipment was valued at $86 Million.
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Provides news and information on counterfeit electronics. Statistics and data on fake electronics and other counterfeit technology equipment.
Counterfeit Networking Equipment seizures on US Borders
The United States Customs and Border Protection reported a decrease of 75 percent in the number of counterfeit networking equipment seized at US borders between 2008 and 2009.
Counterfeit electronic goods of HP
Between 2005 and 2008, computer manufacturer HP conducted 4,620 counterfeit investigations that lead to over seizures of counterfeit electronic goods worth nearly $800 Million.
Counterfeit electronic parts in the defense industry
A report by the US Commerce Department in January 2010 reported 9,356 incidents of counterfeit electronic parts found within the defense industry, an increase of over 100 percent from the 3,868 found in 2005.
Counterfeit HP printing supplies
Counterfeit goods investigations conducted by computer and printer maker HP lead to seizures of more than $795 Million in counterfeit printing supplies. The company conducted over 4,620 counterfeit goods investigations in 55 countries between 2005 and 2009.
Most Counterfeit Electrical Goods Bought at Retail Stores
The US Chamber of Commerce and the Gallop Organization found that 64 percent of all counterfeit electrical goods are purchased at legitimate shops and retailers.
Counterfeit Nokia phones
Cellphone maker Nokia is blaming high VATs for an increase in counterfeit phones in East Africa. The company has stated that the level of tax in African countries, such as 16 percent in Kenya, 18 percent in Tanzania, and 20 percent in Uganda, creates opportunities for counterfeit phone makers in Asia to penetrate the market.
Price of Fake iPhone in China
Counterfeit mobile phones consist of up to 20 percent of all mobile phones sold in China. The phones, which are sold for as little as $20, resemble legitimate phones such as the iPhone. Many of the counterfeit phones have exploded while being used.
Number of Fake Mobile Phones Produced in China Each Year
Over 100 million counterfeit cell phones are produced in China each year, costing the central government up to $2.5 Billion in lost taxes.
HP Ink Cartridges Sold in East Africa
US Computer Manufacturer HP claims that up to 60 percent of refill ink cartridges sold in East Africa are counterfeit.