1. Packaged Foods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFake food is simply known as food fraud. Wouldn\u2019t you be pained if you bought an expensive bag of rice and found out that it was all plastic just after taking out some to cook our delicious Nigerian Jollof? It might seem strange but there is a lot of fake rice in Nigeria<\/a> and over 100 bags of plastic rice were seized in 2016. Fake food generally is so much that it has been taking Nigerian lives and one painfully unforgettable instance came up in 2018 when two students of a school in Abuja died after eating counterfeit biscuits<\/a> at a classmate\u2019s birthday party, we’ve had various cases of fake and expired packaged foods and this tragic incident is part of a global explosion of food fraud when consumers are purposely misled to buy such products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"most](\"https:\/\/chekkitapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/packagefood.jpg\")
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2. Pharmaceuticals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nEric Arubayi was a growing sensation in the Nigerian music industry. Unfortunately, his promising future was cut short when he died after taking counterfeit malaria pills<\/a>. Even with all the efforts put in the fight against fake drugs, NAFDAC still seizes a lot of counterfeit drugs<\/a> as seen in Asaba just this year (2020). From wheelbarrows hawking drugs at the side of the roads, makeshift drugstores, online pharmacies, and even up to the known drug outlets, fake drugs can be found in every single one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"drugs](\"https:\/\/chekkitapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pharmaceuticals-1024x512.jpg\")
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3. Footwear<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nBoth on social media and you go out these days and it seems everyone has on a Nike or Adidas sneaker on. Let’s not forget all the Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton, and Versace footwears you also find on the foot of many and being sold by several online and offline outlets. When you hear how much they cost (sometimes as low as N6,000), you don’t need a seer to tell you they’re knockoffs. All counterfeit footwears aren’t cheap though, there are high-grade fakes everywhere as well. Imported majorly from Turkey<\/a>, these high-grade fakes are usually expensive and of decent quality, making it easy to fool unsuspecting buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"footwear](\"https:\/\/chekkitapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/footwear-2.jpg\")
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4. Clothing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn 2018, so many fake Nigerian World Cup jerseys dominated the market. It was so bad then that some people were selling the $85 jersey for as low as N2,500<\/a>. Now, it was incredibly easy to spot the fakes but, somehow, people just didn\u2019t care. This kind of counterfeiting affects local brands too. Today, it\u2019s safe to say that for almost every producer selling high-quality local fabrics, there\u2019s another that just wants to make quick cash with fakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"counterfeited](\"https:\/\/chekkitapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/clothing.jpg\")
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5. Leather Goods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIt is hard to say we haven\u2019t seen anyone with a fake hang bag, wallet, belt, or wallets, carrying the tags of Louis Vuitton, Channel, YSL, Gucci and Hermes<\/a> which are the most counterfeited leather goods brands. In the Nigerian market today, you can be sure to find the knock-offs which look identical for every new design of these big brands. Why? The original is expensive but people will like to own it and they don’t mind going about it the wrong way. This then encourages counterfeiters to produce, knowing they already have a market for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n6. Automotive Parts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn 2013, the DG of SON mentioned that a staggering 95%<\/a> of all imported car parts were fake. By all means, this number is very alarming. But, even if you\u2019ve not experienced it personally, you must\u2019ve come across or heard someone in a squabble with a Nigerian mechanic because they used counterfeit automotive parts for car repairs. Usually, to save money the mechanic uses cheap\/fake parts. Sadly, this simple act causes thousands of people to die yearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Auto](\"https:\/\/chekkitapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/auto-parts-2.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n7. Optical Media (CDs & DVDs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn Nigeria, pirated DVDs and CDs are not difficult to find and are openly sold in traffic, hawked on the streets, etc. Nollywood insiders estimated that up to 50 percent of the industry’s profits <\/a>are currently being lost to Nigeria’s endemic piracy and corruption problems. The issue of piracy doesn\u2019t only affect local content but intentional content as well, people prefer to buy the pirated copies for less or even download or watch it from free streaming websites like Torrent, AZM movies and the likes, rather than go watch it in Cinemas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"counterfeited](\"https:\/\/chekkitapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/optical-disk.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n8. Cosmetics <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn 2019 alone, NAFDAC confiscated 60m in fake cosmetics<\/a> and someone was jailed for producing <\/a>fake cosmetic products. Today, even though cosmetic brands have their own stores, you\u2019ll still find the counterfeits in open markets with prices that are just too good to be true. Now, let\u2019s be honest, can you truly say you\u2019ve never bought a counterfeit from moisturizers to lotions or even deodorant? If you really haven\u2019t, then you must be a pretty lucky person!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"most](\"https:\/\/chekkitapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/cosmetic-products-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n9. Alcohol<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn January 2020, David Ozoemenam was caught producing counterfeit alcohol.<\/a> Besides him, a man named Ojukwu confessed that he used to pour his own spirits into popular alcohol bottles to make more sales on his counterfeit wine and whiskey<\/a> and these stories don’t exist in isolation and there are so many people who are into this act. Today, fake \u201cbooze\u201d is still sold almost everywhere in wine stores and even open bars. Sadly, you can hardly differentiate between fakes and originals as they are well-branded that you would think they\u2019re discounted, but they\u2019re mostly FAKE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"alcohol](\"https:\/\/chekkitapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Alcohol.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n10. Jewelry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn markets and even in traffic, it is easy to spot hawkers displaying different brands of wristwatches, bracelets, and even necklaces from brands like Rolex, Hublot, Cartier, Gucci, etc which are unfortunately the most counterfeited watches amongst other big brands, they might seem original but they\u2019re mostly counterfeits that spoil very quickly. Some Nigerian celebrities have been called out for wearing fake jewelry, the popular Mavin boss, Don Jazzy, once admitted to PulseNg<\/a> that he once wore fakes of big brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Counterfeited](\"https:\/\/chekkitapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/jewelry-1024x683.jpg\")
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How Does Chekkit Help Limit The Spread of The Most Commonly Counterfeited Products?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDid you buy a counterfeit product? Report it with Chekkit App so something can be done to punish those who sell\/make them and stop the spread. You can download ChekkitApp from the Google Play Store<\/a> or just click chekkit.app<\/a> to use the app without downloading. You can also\u00a0check if a product is original by using\u00a0Chekkit App<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0dialing a USSD code<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nChekkit provides anti-counterfeiting solutions<\/a> for brands by allowing buyers verify the authenticity of products by QR code scan or by dialing a USSD code. You can visit our website<\/a> if you would love to learn more about how we can help protect your brand, products, and consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Eric Arubayi was a growing sensation in the Nigerian music industry. Unfortunately, his promising future was cut short when he died after taking counterfeit malaria pills<\/a>. Even with all the efforts put in the fight against fake drugs, NAFDAC still seizes a lot of counterfeit drugs<\/a> as seen in Asaba just this year (2020). From wheelbarrows hawking drugs at the side of the roads, makeshift drugstores, online pharmacies, and even up to the known drug outlets, fake drugs can be found in every single one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Both on social media and you go out these days and it seems everyone has on a Nike or Adidas sneaker on. Let’s not forget all the Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton, and Versace footwears you also find on the foot of many and being sold by several online and offline outlets. When you hear how much they cost (sometimes as low as N6,000), you don’t need a seer to tell you they’re knockoffs. All counterfeit footwears aren’t cheap though, there are high-grade fakes everywhere as well. Imported majorly from Turkey<\/a>, these high-grade fakes are usually expensive and of decent quality, making it easy to fool unsuspecting buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2018, so many fake Nigerian World Cup jerseys dominated the market. It was so bad then that some people were selling the $85 jersey for as low as N2,500<\/a>. Now, it was incredibly easy to spot the fakes but, somehow, people just didn\u2019t care. This kind of counterfeiting affects local brands too. Today, it\u2019s safe to say that for almost every producer selling high-quality local fabrics, there\u2019s another that just wants to make quick cash with fakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is hard to say we haven\u2019t seen anyone with a fake hang bag, wallet, belt, or wallets, carrying the tags of Louis Vuitton, Channel, YSL, Gucci and Hermes<\/a> which are the most counterfeited leather goods brands. In the Nigerian market today, you can be sure to find the knock-offs which look identical for every new design of these big brands. Why? The original is expensive but people will like to own it and they don’t mind going about it the wrong way. This then encourages counterfeiters to produce, knowing they already have a market for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2013, the DG of SON mentioned that a staggering 95%<\/a> of all imported car parts were fake. By all means, this number is very alarming. But, even if you\u2019ve not experienced it personally, you must\u2019ve come across or heard someone in a squabble with a Nigerian mechanic because they used counterfeit automotive parts for car repairs. Usually, to save money the mechanic uses cheap\/fake parts. Sadly, this simple act causes thousands of people to die yearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In Nigeria, pirated DVDs and CDs are not difficult to find and are openly sold in traffic, hawked on the streets, etc. Nollywood insiders estimated that up to 50 percent of the industry’s profits <\/a>are currently being lost to Nigeria’s endemic piracy and corruption problems. The issue of piracy doesn\u2019t only affect local content but intentional content as well, people prefer to buy the pirated copies for less or even download or watch it from free streaming websites like Torrent, AZM movies and the likes, rather than go watch it in Cinemas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2019 alone, NAFDAC confiscated 60m in fake cosmetics<\/a> and someone was jailed for producing <\/a>fake cosmetic products. Today, even though cosmetic brands have their own stores, you\u2019ll still find the counterfeits in open markets with prices that are just too good to be true. Now, let\u2019s be honest, can you truly say you\u2019ve never bought a counterfeit from moisturizers to lotions or even deodorant? If you really haven\u2019t, then you must be a pretty lucky person!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In January 2020, David Ozoemenam was caught producing counterfeit alcohol.<\/a> Besides him, a man named Ojukwu confessed that he used to pour his own spirits into popular alcohol bottles to make more sales on his counterfeit wine and whiskey<\/a> and these stories don’t exist in isolation and there are so many people who are into this act. Today, fake \u201cbooze\u201d is still sold almost everywhere in wine stores and even open bars. Sadly, you can hardly differentiate between fakes and originals as they are well-branded that you would think they\u2019re discounted, but they\u2019re mostly FAKE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In markets and even in traffic, it is easy to spot hawkers displaying different brands of wristwatches, bracelets, and even necklaces from brands like Rolex, Hublot, Cartier, Gucci, etc which are unfortunately the most counterfeited watches amongst other big brands, they might seem original but they\u2019re mostly counterfeits that spoil very quickly. Some Nigerian celebrities have been called out for wearing fake jewelry, the popular Mavin boss, Don Jazzy, once admitted to PulseNg<\/a> that he once wore fakes of big brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now you know what to look out for when you visit a market or make purchases in Nigeria. Be safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you buy a counterfeit product? Report it with Chekkit App so something can be done to punish those who sell\/make them and stop the spread. You can download ChekkitApp from the Google Play Store<\/a> or just click chekkit.app<\/a> to use the app without downloading. You can also\u00a0check if a product is original by using\u00a0Chekkit App<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0dialing a USSD code<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Chekkit provides anti-counterfeiting solutions<\/a> for brands by allowing buyers verify the authenticity of products by QR code scan or by dialing a USSD code. You can visit our website<\/a> if you would love to learn more about how we can help protect your brand, products, and consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. Pharmaceuticals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n6. Automotive Parts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n7. Optical Media (CDs & DVDs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n8. Cosmetics <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n9. Alcohol<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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