If a consumer tries to buy merchandise through a dubious online source, they may be at risk of more than simply purchasing a counterfeit product. They may end up paying for something and getting nothing at all.
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The organization recommends buying official sports gear directly from team or league websites or from official vendors.
Counterfeit items are stolen goods, Fleming said. If you love your team, dont buy a hat or jersey from someone who has stolen the teams name and logo for their own profit. And counterfeit items are almost always more cheaply made, which means they wont last as long as the real thing.
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When it comes to tickets &8212; if anyone is still searching for trip to the Super Bowl at this late date &8212; the BBB also cautioned against buying tickets advertised on Craigslist, the classified ad website. Even buying in person isnt a guarantee, since scam artists are getting better at ke tickets that look real, the BBB said.
Several local BBBs around the country have reported websites that arent really interested in selling actual merchandise. They are trying to trick consumers into providing their credit card numbers and personal information, so they can steal their identities or rip them off, according to the Better Business Bureau.
Football ns who want to share in the Super Bowl frenzy might unintentionally buy knock-off merchandise if they are not careful.
There are three good reasons not to buy counterfeit goods: theft, quality and security, said Paula Fleming, spokeswoman for the local Better Business Bureau, in a statement.
