Consumers are increasingly turning to online marketplaces for convenience, but this raises the risk of inadvertently purchasing fake products. A CNBC investigation found third-party sellers on Walmart’s marketplace offering fake health and beauty items. E-commerce has reached record highs, with a surge in goods seized for IP violations. Consumers need to research sellers and question prices to avoid fakes. Packaging can also offer clues, and shoppers should take specific steps if they believe they have purchased a counterfeit product.

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