Don’t get duped into buying fake products online. Look out for these 4 red flags

Nearly 7 in 10 people were deceived into buying counterfeit products online at least once in the past year, according to a 2023 study from Michigan State University. Kirill Greshnov/Getty Images

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How certain are you that the items you’re buying online are the real deal?

Chances are, you may have been duped at some point or another. Nearly 7 in 10 people were deceived into buying counterfeit products online at least once in the past year, according to a 2023 study from Michigan State University.

That’s why consumers need to take extra precautions when shopping online, says

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