Bring bad actors to justice
The Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) works with brands, law enforcement and customers across the globe to stop bad actors and hold them accountable. We want to stop counterfeiters, no matter where they are – both online and offline. We created CCU to pursue these criminals, defend the rights of brand owners, and protect customers and consumers from counterfeit products.
Working together to stop bad actors
Detecting counterfeit globally
We partner closely with brands to collect information about their intellectual property and products. We detect, investigate and remove counterfeit items from our stores and identify bad actors as targets for prosecution all over the world.
Taking action against bad actors
We work closely with brands to stop counterfeiters by conducting investigations, referring cases to law enforcement and pursuing litigation to seize counterfeit products and get justice for right owners.
Disrupting counterfeit networks
Together, we identify and pursue counterfeiters at every link in their supply chain, and manufacturing, distribution, logistics and financial resources. These actions help reclaim illicit funds and deter counterfeiters from continuing their operations in our stores.
Latest news
New partnerships, lawsuits and noteworthy stories about Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit.
CCU has an extensive history of protecting brands and taking action to hold bad actors accountable
CCU has an extensive history of protecting brands and taking action to hold bad actors accountable
Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit files lawsuits against bad actors attempting to use social media to knowingly sell counterfeit luxury items
September 6, 2023
Bad actors attempted to evade Amazon’s controls by listing generic products while purposefully promoting counterfeits on social media channels.
Amazon works with partners to create a world without counterfeits
June 8, 2023
On World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, Amazon reflects on a productive 2023 and acknowledges the continual efforts of its global partners to combat counterfeiters.
Amazon and Canon file joint lawsuit to protect customers and hold counterfeiters accountable
May 10, 2023
Amazon and Canon have filed a joint lawsuit targeting bad actors alleged to have sold counterfeit Canon camera batteries and chargers.
Legal cases
See complaints filed by the Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit.
Anti-Counterfeit Cases
Case
Partner brand
Date filed
Complaints
Amazon and Canon file joint lawsuit to protect customers and hold counterfeiters accountable
Canon
May 16, 2024
Amazon and Spectrum Brands file joint lawsuit against counterfeiters selling FURminator pet grooming products
Spectrum Brands
April 16, 2024
Amazon and Crye Precision file joint lawsuit against counterfeiters
Crye
March 22, 2024
Amazon and Kirby crack down on counterfeit vaccum bags
Kirby
February 16, 2024
Amazon and Oofos take a stand against counterfeit footwear
Oofos
January 10, 2024
Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange enables Amazon and Nintendo to jointly file lawsuit
Nintendo
October 27, 2023
Amazon files lawsuit against video piracy ring
DVD Shelf
August 22, 2023
Amazon cracks down on counterfeit Fire TV remotes in new lawsuit
Fire TV
July 17, 2023
Therabody and Amazon file a new lawsuit against counterfeiters
Therabody
June 21, 2023
Amazon and YETI continue the pursuit against counterfeiters with second round of lawsuits
YETI
May 22, 2023
Amazon and UL Solutions file joint lawsuit against bad actors using unauthorised UL certification marks on smoke detectors
UL Solutions
April 24, 2023
Amazon, Xerox, and Lexmark jointly file lawsuit against bad actors counterfeiting toner cartridges
Xerox and Lexmark
April 14, 2023
Amazon targets multiple bad actors in novel lawsuits, further protecting selling partners from fraud
FANS
March 30, 2023
Amazon and Procter & Gamble File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
P&G Oral B
November 4, 2022
FELCO
October 24, 2022
Amazon and King Technology File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
King Technology
August 22, 2022
Amazon, GE, and GE Appliances File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
GE, and GE Appliances
August 11, 2022
Amazon and 3M File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
3M
July 22, 2022
Cartier
June 15, 2022
Amazon and PN Medical File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
PN Medical
March 31, 2022
Amazon and Streamlight File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
Streamlight
October 26, 2021
Champion / Hanesbrands
June 10, 2021
Ferragamo
February 11, 2021
Amazon
November 12, 2020
Amazon and Nite Ize File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
Nite Ize
June 26, 2019
Anti-Reviews Abuse Cases
Case
Defendants
Date filed
Complaints
Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Reviews Abuse Broker Amzsellgurus.com
Amzsellgurus.com
April 30, 2024
Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Reviews Abuse Broker pmnlweb.com
pmnlweb.com
April 22, 2024
Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Reviews Abuse Broker Nicediscount.net
Nicediscount.net
April 12, 2024
Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Reviews Abuse Broker Reviewerschannel.com
Reviewerschannel.com
March 15, 2024
Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Reviews Abuse Broker Dragon-Dealz.com
Dragon-Dealz.com
March 15, 2024
Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Reviews Abuse Broker Ormosis.com
Ormosis.com
November 17, 2023
Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Reviews Abuse Broker Hivescrm.com and Hivescrm.cn
Hivescrm.com and Hivescrm.cn
August 31, 2023
Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Reviews Abuse Broker Rankamz.com
Rankamz.com
August 31, 2023
Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Reviews Abuse Broker ProAmazonService.com
ProAmazonService.com
August 10, 2023
Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Reviews Abuse Broker Reddit-marketing.pro
Reddit-marketing.pro
June 22, 2023
Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Reviews Abuse Broker Mangocityit.com
Mangocityit.com
June 22, 2023
Amzon
bulk
reviews.com
bulk
reviews.com
April 21, 2023
Virtual Experts
April 17, 2023
Amz-
trustedreview
trustedreview
February 22, 2023
Amazon Bulk
Reviews
Reviews
August 9, 2022
Fivestar Marketing
August 18, 2018
Your partner in justice
We use every tool at our disposal to find and remove counterfeit items from our stores.
We work with brands of all sizes, and independently if necessary, to pursue counterfeiters.
Our combined efforts give law enforcement the evidence to stop criminals in their tracks.
Together, we continue to pursue legal consequences against counterfeiters for their actions.
Protect your brand with the power of Amazon
Powerful
7M+
Worldwide counterfeit products were identified, seized and appropriately disposed of by Amazon in 2023, preventing them from harming customers or being resold elsewhere in the supply chain.
Effective
21,000
Bad actors pursued via litigation and criminal referrals to law enforcement by Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit.
SUCCESS STORIES
The joint action with Amazon underlines how the protection of intellectual property is a priority for Ferragamo and how the company is pursuing the fight against counterfeiting with full awareness and resolution.
Our efforts are increased with partners like Amazon to identify, interdict and investigate individuals, companies and criminal organisations engaging in the illegal importation of counterfeit products.
We are seeing real results from Amazon’s work to eliminate counterfeit products from being sold in their store. It has been incredible to work with their team on these efforts, which have had a meaningful and measurable impact on our brand.
Results may vary
Results may vary
Results may vary
How do I get started with Counterfeit Crimes Unit?
As a brand, you must:
• Be enrolled in Amazon Brand Registry with an active registered trademark.
• Identify that your goods were counterfeited and available on Amazon.
As law enforcement, you must have an open and active investigation that:
• Involves counterfeit or potentially counterfeit items.
• Establishes good faith that the subject of your investigation is an Amazon seller.
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