The survey says: fake goods

We asked TaskSpotting app users about counterfeit goods.

Health and safety are two of the most important human concerns. This is why it’s necessary that we maintain strict standards of products. But doing that is not easy, because dishonest traders often prey on unsuspecting customers. Sometimes, shoppers hoping to snap up a bargain for something that looks gorgeous also don’t think they are doing anything wrong by buying counterfeits.

Tyre dealers recently raised the alarm over clumsily named knock-offs such as Denlop and Michelene being sold here. These cheap and faulty tyres are believed to be one of the main causes of car accidents.

We asked TaskSpotting app users about their opinion on counterfeit items.

TaskSpotting describes itself as the region’s only advocate marketing platform and pitches our questions to its app community who typically engage with brands to create content, spread awareness and share feedback.

Over 70 per cent of the 4,332 respondents said they only bought genuine goods, while 77 per cent said retailers caught selling such items should be punished. Over 60 per cent considered fake goods to be a problem. More than 60 per cent said they were aware of the link between counterfeit goods and organised crime.