eBay is committed to preventing the sale of counterfeit products because:

- It's illegal and harmful to the marketplace
- Buying a counterfeit is a bad experience for you and the
  brands you trust
- Counterfeits undermine buying trust
- It's bad for honest sellers who deal in
  authentic merchandise

What are we doing to prevent counterfeit listings?

We're constantly looking for new ways to prevent sellers from trading counterfeit items, including:

- Proactively removing suspicious items
- Removing items reported as counterfeit by brand owners
- Working closely with law enforcement to prosecute offenders
- Enforcing selling limits on items favored by counterfeiters
- Restricting seller activity in certain categories
- Providing free tools for rights owners to efficiently identify an
  report items to us for immediate removal

eBay users:

- Don't buy or sell counterfeit goods
- Learn about the law and our policies
- Report suspicious goods by clicking on the 'Report this Item' link
  at the bottom of the listing
- Pay for your purchases using PayPal

Bought a counterfeit?

- Warn others by leaving honest feedback
- If you paid with PayPal, file a claim for Buyer Protection

Rights owners:

- Participate in the Verified Rights Owner Program
- Create a Verified Rights Owner "About Me" page

How can I find out more?

Authentics Foundation
Visit myauthentics.com for the latest news and information on counterfeits. Learn how to spot a fake, join a discussion forum, and read about the dangers of fakes.