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GET REAL! That's the loud and clear message the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition wants to send to consumers.

The problem of product counterfeiting has grown over 10,000 percent in the last two decades. While there are many reasons for its growth, including more advanced technology and the Internet among others, increased CONSUMER DEMAND has certainly been a factor in fueling the explosion.

The truth about counterfeiting is black and white. It is illegal. And, while consumers can readily find fakes, cheap prices and availability are poor excuses for supporting illegal activity. It's as wrong to support thieves, as it is to steal. We ought to use our buying power to support legitimate, socially responsible companies developing products through creativity, research and manufacturing excellence.

We are calling all consumers to become educated about the consequences of purchasing counterfeit products. We want consumers to know counterfeiters are hardened criminals, exploiting consumers, businesses and children in sweatshops. Profits frequently support gangs, organized crime, terrorism and child labor.

Purchasing counterfeit products is not a harmless, victimless crime - our jobs, economy, health, safety and world position are at stake.

In this section, you'll find background information, facts, statistics and articles to help you GET REAL about product counterfeiting and piracy.