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Google Messages, the popular messaging app, is in the process of developing a tool that can identify whether an image shared in a conversation has been created or modified by artificial intelligence (AI). Evidence of this feature was uncovered in the app’s…
A vast counterfeit dietary supplement production operation has been exposed by authorities in a Hanoi industrial park, potentially impacting millions of consumers. The operation, allegedly run by Medistar Vietnam Company, is believed to have produced and…
A significant crackdown operation in Vietnam resulted in the seizure of over 1,800 counterfeit luxury items, including fake Gucci glasses and Hermes watches. The operation targeted a store specializing in the sale of counterfeit branded merchandise. Vendor…
In a recent turn of events, a CEO and his spouse based in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) have been apprehended by the police on the grounds of allegedly manufacturing and marketing tens of thousands of fraudulent perfume bottles. These counterfeit products bore the…
In a recent operation, Hong Kong officials intercepted an estimated HK$10 million worth of suspected counterfeit clothing and footwear, featuring labels from major brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Nike. The operation, held between October 6 and 17,…
In central Vietnam, a gold and jewelry store has been hit with a substantial fine of VND55 million (US$2,088.08) and has been instructed to obliterate its existing stock for engaging in the sale of falsified Chanel brand jewelry. Counterfeit Jewelry Seized…
Ferrari is on the brink of releasing its debut electric vehicle, causing mixed feelings amongst fans of the brand. Despite some concerns surrounding the introduction of an electric offering, the Maranello-based automaker is making concerted efforts to ensure…
Over half of South Korean consumers who inadvertently buy counterfeit products online do not pursue refunds, according to a recent survey by the Korea Consumer Agency. The respondents pointed to complex refund procedures and nominal sums involved as the main…
A few years ago, I made the mistake of purchasing a fake Rolex for VND6 million (US$230) online, which led to a rather embarrassing predicament. The seller touted it as a first-rate “authentic” replica, claiming it looked so convincing that no one would…
Imposter app LassPass posing as the popular password manager LastPass has been removed from the App Store one day after the creators of the original app issued a warning against it. Apple prides itself on keeping the App Store safe by performing numerous…
Fake accounts on social media aren’t something new. Most likely, many of us have come across at least one fake account during our time on social media. Facebook reportedly holds the largest number of fake accounts compared to any other social network in the…
A shop in the Central Highlands has been fined VND50.5 million (US$2,100) for selling counterfeit Chanel and Lancome perfumes and sunscreen through Facebook livestream. The shop in Pleiku, Gia Lai Province, was busted during a livestream session, the local…
Australia and Singapore will unite in the fight against unsolicited telemarketing, spam and scams, following an agreement between the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and the Info-communications Media Development Authority of Singapore…
Meta’s Facebook announced that it has taken another step in trying to prevent misinformation from spreading by launching a new set of tools for group admins. These new features are not only meant to identify false information, but they will also help reduce…
Police in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province are investigating a copyright infringement involving Saigon Beer by a former employee of its brewer, Sabeco. They found over 9,000 boxes of the Saigon Vietnam Beer with the brand name and packaging similar to that of the…
Counterfeit goods are a big problem for any established brand, but when Apple is involved, you know that there will be both demand and supply through the roof given the iPhone role as a status symbol, especially in Asia where most of the fake goods originate…
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