The Unreal Campaign
Discover the real risks of fake products.

#KeepItReal
Fake goods have a wide range of negative economic, health, and safety effects. Beyond these potential risks, counterfeiting is also tied to child labor and organized crime.
The Unreal Campaign will help you shop more authentically and make informed choices. Take a look around to find advice on how to spot and avoid counterfeits.
Wherever you are in the world, you can help share the Unreal Campaign message. Contact us to learn more about how to get involved.
Counterfeiting affects you, the environment, and society as a whole. Here’s why you should care:
1. Your Health and Safety Are at Stake
Counterfeit products aren’t just fake; they’re often dangerous. From electronics that could catch fire to skincare products with harmful chemicals, fake goods skip safety standards, putting your health at risk.
2. Counterfeiters Care for Profit, Not You
Counterfeiters of medicine, health products and electronics do not follow strict safety regulations or care about the consequences for the buyer. Even fake handbags, jewelry and clothes have been found to contain toxic chemicals in the glues, dyes and metals. Once poor quality fake products break, they impact the environment and sustainability by creating unnecessary waste.
3. It Feeds Crime and Exploitation
Counterfeiting is used by organized crime groups to make quick profits. By buying fakes, you might be unintentionally funding some seriously bad activities, including child labor or human trafficking. Counterfeits sold online are often linked to scams as well and sellers will steal personal information and payment data for use in other fraudulent activity.
Make the Right Choice
So, next time you’re tempted by a counterfeit, remember the real cost. Be smart, be safe, and support the legit stuff. Your choices have power and make a difference—use them to choose authenticity and say “no” to what’s unreal.

Get Involved
You can get involved in the Unreal Campaign through hosting an event or getting involved on social media.
We’re happy to to help you arrange a virtual or in-person presentation for your school, community, or youth group.
Counterfeits fuel crime 💰 and can ruin more than just your vacation 🧳
Customs Enforcement Officers at airports are always looking for fake goods.
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✅ It’s cheaper.
🤷 It looks real.
📦 It’s easy to find online.
But what seems harmless can have real consequences — for you and others.
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They looked real.
They broke in a week.
They weren’t worth it.
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Fake phone chargers can overheat, melt — even catch fire. 🔥
They’re cheap for a reason: no safety standards, no protection.
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Counterfeit goods make up half a trillion dollars worth of global trade every year!
That’s money lost to fake products — and often funneled into organized crime.
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Soap that spreads bacteria? 🧼😷 It happens.
Don’t take the risk.
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✅ Check labels and ingredients
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Over 1 in 4 people have accidentally bought a counterfeit product online — and most didn’t realize until it was too late.
💡 Fakes aren’t always obvious. Always check the seller, reviews, and product details.
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That “bargain” sunscreen 🧴 might be doing nothing at all.
Counterfeit sun care products often skip the SPF entirely—leaving your skin exposed ☀️😖
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Think before you buy. 🛑 Counterfeit goods are dangerous and fund organized crime. Stay authentic, stay safe.
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