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Officials break up a major counterfeiting syndicate with multiple raids

Jun 11,2024 | AddOn Systems Pte Ltd

ACF success update for corporate customers

HP Anti Counterfeiting and Fraud (ACF) Program – Asia/Pacific

CHINA, APRIL 2024

With a remarkable string of simultaneous raid actions, Chinese authorities have successfully taken action against a massive counterfeiting ring that was manufacturing and distributing counterfeit cartridges for HP printers.


   

Multiple raids in Dalian area

On just one single day in April, Chinese officials raided a total of 13 interconnected sites which were used by the counterfeiting network. The raided premises include retail store, warehouse, and workshop facilities, all located in the area of the city of Dalian.


 

About 56,000 items seized

With the impressive series of actions, the authorities seized a total of about 56,000 illegal items. This includes ready-for-sale counterfeit toner cartridges as well as components for assembling counterfeits, possibly preventing thousands of counterfeit cartridges from hitting the markets.


 

HP supported the action

HP is proud to have collaborated with the Chinese authorities in this success and thanks them for their remarkable action. Their dedicated work directly contributes to protecting numerous traders and customers from counterfeit cartridges.


PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS FROM FAKES


Counterfeit cartridges can entail serious risks, such as damaged printers or interrupted workflows. To safely buy original HP products, HP recommends:

  • Only buy from trusted vendors, such as HP Partners.
  • Only accept products in unopened original HP packaging.
  • Beware of suspiciously low prices.

Learn more now with HP’s ACF information, designed to shield HP Partners and our valued customers from the risks of counterfeit products:

  • CUSTOMERS: Visit hp.com/anticounterfeit to get tips on how to purchase safely, to request a free delivery inspection, and much more

Source: HP

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