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One Year of INFORM: More Can be Done to Protect Consumers
Buy Safe America Coalition Urges FTC to Use All Enforcement Tools
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BSA Voices Support for Including the INFORM Consumers Act
Buy Safe America Coalition members sign letter to Congressional leadership urging Congress to modernize consumer protection laws
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BSAC Voices Support for INFORM Consumers Act as an Amendment
Buy Safe America Coalition members sign letter to Congressional leadership urging Congress to modernize consumer protection laws
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INFORM NDAA Letter to Congressional Leaders
Diverse group of retailers, consumer and business groups, law enforcement, manufacturers and online marketplaces urge congressional leaders to include INFORM in NDAA bill
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INFORM NDAA Letter to Armed Service Committee
Diverse group of retailers, consumer and business groups, law enforcement, manufacturers and online marketplaces urge congressional leaders to include INFORM in NDAA bill
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BSA Calls on FTC to Investigate Stolen Baby Formula
Buy Safe America Coalition Calls on FTC to Investigate Stolen Baby Formula and Price Gouging on Facebook and Other Marketplace Platforms
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New York Sheriffs Back INFORM Consumers Act
The New York Sheriff’s Association urged passage of the INFORM Consumers Act to protect businesses and consumers from counterfeit and stolen goods.
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BSA, PASS and NAM Call for Inclusion of INFORM Consumers Act
Retailers, E-Commerce Platforms, and Manufacturers Call for Inclusion of INFORM Consumers Act in Bilateral Innovation Act
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BSA Coalition Applauds Colorado INFORM Legislation
Colorado Becomes Latest State to Bolster Transparency on E-Commerce Platforms
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Theft Ring Reinforces Case for INFORM Legislation
Illinois Man Operated Nationwide Retail Crime Scheme Using E-Commerce Platforms
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In Case You Missed It!
Minority Groups, Retailers, Online Marketplaces, and Manufacturers All Agree: Congress Needs to Pass INFORM
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BSAC, PASS, NAM Call on Congress to Pass INFORM Consumers Act
Joint letter to congressional leadership expressing strong support for and calling on Congress to enact the INFORM Consumers Act
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Black, Latin Community Groups Call for INFORM Consumers Act
Groups call congressional leaders to enact the INFORM Consumers Act to help reduce organized retail crime in communities and support local businesses.
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Organized Retail Crime is the Holiday Grinch
The Buy Safe America Coalition continues to support the INFORM Consumers Act
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Homeland Security Express Concern on Retail Crime
A study released yesterday by the RILA and the BSA Coalition sounds the alarm on the increasingly brazen theft occurring in retail stores.
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BSA and PASS Applaud Markup of INFORM Consumers Act
H.R. 5502 Protects Americans from Criminals Who Sell Dangerous Counterfeit and Stolen Goods on Online Marketplaces
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Retail Theft Balloons to over $68 Billion
RILA & Buy Safe America Coalition Study Shines a Light on Economic and Human Impact of Organized Retail Crime
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BSA Statement on Amazon Endorsing the INFORM Consumers Act
The Buy Safe America Coalition released the following statement on reports that Amazon has endorsed the House version of the INFORM Consumers Act.
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SEMA Joins Coalition to Protect Consumers Against Dangerous Counterfeit Goods
SEMA Joins Buy Safe America Coalition to Push for Stricter Regulation Surrounding Counterfeit Automotive Parts
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Amazon Should Remove The Smokescreen
Third-Party Seller Conference Is Another Reminder That Amazon Has Failed To Address Criminal Schemes on its Marketplace
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Counterfeits Put Consumers at Risk, Cost Economy Billions
Buy Safe America released a study revealing the devastating impact the sale of fraudulent goods has on the U.S. economy, businesses large and small, and American consumers.
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Counterfeit overseas products sold online take a heavy toll on US businesses, consumers
Today, criminals are abusing the anonymity granted by online marketplaces like Amazon and Facebook to sell knockoff defective products
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'Organized' shoplifting to blame for Walgreens store closures
Walgreens announced it will close five San Francisco stores due to 'organized' retail crime.
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BSA Coalition Applauds Legislation to Protect Consumers
INFORM Consumers Act Will Provide Urgently Needed Transparency and Accountability on Dominant Online Marketplaces
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Counterfeit Goods Put Consumers at Risk
Buy Safe America Coalition report highlights the negative effects of online counterfeit sales on the U.S. economy
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Pass Coalition Endorses new Inform Consumers Act
PASS endorsed the INFORM Consumers Act, introduced by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).
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Footwear Industry Applauds New Act to Curb Counterfeits
Representative’s Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) introduced the INFORM Consumers Act to address the prevalence of counterfeit goods
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AAFA Encourages Swift Support for Legislation
The AAFA thanks U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) for introducing legislation to protect consumers.
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Kroger Co. Joins Coalition to Battle Organized Retail Crime
The Kroger Co. Joins Buy Safe America Coalition in Effort to Curb Retail Crime Sprees
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BSA Coalition Urges Senate to Pass INFORM Consumers Act
Bipartisan Consumer Protection Legislation Will Counter the Online Sale of Counterfeit Vaccine Cards and Other Dangerous Products
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Online Marketplaces Must Be Held Accountable
To Address Organized Retail Crime in California, Online Marketplaces Must Be Held Accountable
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Federal Safety Lawsuit Against Amazon
Consumer Product Safety Commission Suit Highlights how Amazon is a Sanctuary for Third-Party Sellers Peddling Defective Products
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BSA Applauds Funding for California Task Force
California Becomes the Latest State to Take Steps to Address Organized Retail Crime
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Etsy is Full of Illicit Products It Claims to Ban
Insider identified roughly 800 listings on Etsy for banned products, which comprised nearly every one of the site's categories of prohibited items.
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Buy Safe America Urges Lawmakers to Look at Facts
Urgent Need for Lawmakers to Prevent Criminals from Using E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Dangerous Products.
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Vizient Joins to Stop Counterfeit Medical Supplies
Vizient Joins Buy Safe America Coalition in Support of Efforts to Increase Transparency and Accountability on E-Commerce Platforms
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GSK Consumer Healthcare Joins Coalition
GSK Consumer Healthcare Joins Buy Safe America Coalition in Effort to Bolster Transparency and Accountability on E-Commerce Platforms
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Amazon Brand Protection Report Doesn’t Compute
Amazon’s Latest Report on Counterfeit Merchandise Whitewashes Its Questionable Track Record
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Premier Inc Joins Coalition to Combat Counterfeits
Premier Inc. Joins Buy Safe America Coalition in Effort to Bring Added Transparency and Accountability to Online Marketplaces
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Amazon Launches misINFORMation Campaign
Amazon’s Effort to Stonewall Transparency and Stem the Flood of Counterfeit and Stolen Goods Sold Online Should Not Sway Congress
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Congress Must Continue to Address COVID-19 Scams
Buy Safe America Coalition Supports U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Scams Related to COVID-19
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Atlanta Father, Daughter Plead Guilty
An Atlanta man and his daughter face federal prison time after pleading guilty in the elaborate multi-million dollar scheme.
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Sale of Fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccine Cards Emphasizes the Urgent Need for Marketplace Transparency
Buy Safe America Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Pass INFORM Consumers Act
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Associations and Manufacturers Join the Buy Safe America Coalition
Associations and Manufacturers Join the Buy Safe America Coalition in Effort to Bring Transparency and Accountability to Largest Online Marketplaces
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Knockoffs Are Cheap but Exact a Heavy Price
In Case You Missed It! The “Real” Problem: Knockoffs Are Cheap but Exact a Heavy Price.
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Amazon Fueling Sale of Unsafe PPE
Buy Safe America Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Counter Amazon’s Sale of Faulty Masks.
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PASS Swings and Misses on Some Basic Facts
Buy Safe America Coalition Responds to Launch of The Coalition to Protect America’s Small Sellers (PASS Coalition).
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Buy Safe America Coalition Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Protect Consumers
Urgently Needed INFORM Consumers Act Will Bring Greater Transparency and Accountability To Dominant Online Marketplaces
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Loss Prevention Managers Report Increase Organized Crime
As More Consumers Shop Online Amid the Pandemic, Retailers Say That Criminals are Looking for More Ways to Cash In.
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Congress Must Act to Help Keep Healthcare Professionals and Consumers Safe from Fraudulent PPE
Buy Safe America Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Confront the Dangerous Surge in Counterfeit N95 Masks.
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Consumers Must Keep An Eye Out For Knockoff Sports Merch
Buy Safe America Coalition Issues Warning To Consumers On Counterfeit Sports Merchandise On Online Marketplaces Ahead of Super Bowl LV.
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Coalition Of Law Enforcement And Retail Joins Buy Safe
CLEAR Joins Coalition in Effort to Combat the Sale of Fraudulent and Counterfeit Goods Online.
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3M Joins Coalition to Combat the Sale of Fraudulent Goods
3M Joins Buy Safe America Coalition in Effort to Bring More Transparency and Accountability to Largest Online Marketplaces.
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DICK’S Sporting Goods, HP Inc., OpSec Security and Rite Aid Join Coalition
Leading Companies Join Buy Safe America Coalition in Effort to Bring Transparency and Accountability to Largest Online Marketplaces.
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A2C2 White Paper Details Problem of Counterfeit Auto Parts Sold Online
Analysis cites unverified approach by online marketplaces and lack of consumer awareness as major concerns, and offers ways to improve the situation.
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Home Improvement Retailers Join Coalition to Combat Counterfeiting
The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Floor & Decor and Leading Home Improvement Associations Join Buy Safe America Coalition to Bring Transparency and Accountability to Largest Online Marketplaces.
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Counterfeiters Will Try To Trick Unsuspecting Customers This Halloween
Halloween & Costume Association, Buy Safe America Coalition Issue Warning To Consumers On Counterfeit And Stolen Goods Lurking On Online Marketplaces As Halloween Approaches.
Read MoreBuy Safe America Coalition Letter to Energy & Commerce Committee
Organized retail crime is a problem that has continued to grow in recent years as more and more Americans do their shopping online, providing criminals a larger market to exploit.
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Children’s Toy Sellers and Manufacturers Join Buy Safe Ameri
Top Toymakers and Sellers Taking Part in Growing Effort to Curb Sale of Counterfeit and Stolen Goods on Dominant Online Marketplaces.
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Amazon Opens Luxury Stores Must Answer Counterfeit
After years of allowing fake and stolen fashion and beauty products, Amazon needs to clean up its act and commit to identifying and removing illicit sales from its marketplace.
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Personal Care and Beauty Brands Join Coalition to Protect Consumers from Fraudulent Online Sales
Walgreens, CVS Health, Ulta Beauty and Philips Join Buy Safe America Coalition in Effort to Bring Transparency and Accountability to Largest Online Marketplaces.
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Clothing & Apparel Leaders Join Coalition to Stop the Sale of Counterfeit by Passing the INFORM Act
GAP, Levi Strauss, JC Penney, Birkenstock, and Top Apparel Trade Organizations Join Buy Safe America Coalition to Bring Basic Transparency Requirements to Online Third-Party Marketplaces.
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Retailers Press Amazon to Back INFORM Consumers Act
The INFORM Consumers Act would make it much easier to track down and hold accountable anyone selling such products on Amazon’s marketplace.
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Leading Retailers Launch Coalition to Protect Consumers Online
Buy Safe America Coalition Will Lead Efforts to Crack Down on Organized Retail Crime on Dominant Online Marketplaces.
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Amazon and other Tech CEOs Face Tough Questions
Recent hearing served as an inflection point in the scrutiny that big tech has faced by policymakers.
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Retailers Back Inform Consumers Act
RILA supports legislation to require common-sense disclosures from third-party marketplace sellers.
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Online Marketplaces Should be Required to Verify Seller Info
Leading retailers support the INFORM Consumers Act to curb organized retail crime.
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New legislation aims to protect US consumers from online fakes
American retailers back the INFORM Consumers Act to help prevent the online sale of stolen and counterfeit goods, a major problem for beauty brands.
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Walgreens Supports INFORM Consumers Act Introduction in the U.S. House of Representatives
Walgreens believes online marketplaces should be accountable for the activity on their platforms and ensure only legitimate goods are sold by verified sellers.
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INFORM Act Aims To Uncover Online Counterfeit, Stolen Goods
While online marketplaces attract more and more consumers as a result of the pandemic, it’s critical for consumers to know who they are buying consumer products from.
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Retailers back proposed INFORM Consumers Act targeting organized crime
Legislation has been introduced that targets organized retail crime and would shed light on certain sellers by requiring online retailers to verify high-volume sellers.
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U.S. Signals Crackdown on Counterfeit Goods Sold Online
WSJ investigates how unsafe products, including children's products and toys, have become available for purchase.
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RILA Encourages E&C Members to Back INFORM Consumers Act
Letter to House Committee on Energy & Commerce regarding counterfeit and stolen goods sold online.
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Toy Association Applauds Introduction of INFORM Consumers Act to Combat Counterfeits
The Toy Association applauds introduction of the INFORM Consumers Act which would require online marketplaces to disclose certain verified information regarding high-volume third-party sellers of consumer products, such as toys.
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TRACIT endorses INFORM Consumers Act
The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) endorsed the introduction of new legislation to combat the online sale of stolen, counterfeit, and dangerous consumer products.
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Online Marketplaces Should be Required to Verify Sellers Information
The Retail Industry Leaders Association announced its support for the INFORM Consumers Act, which will require common-sense disclosures and accountability from big tech platforms like Amazon.com who increasingly sell products from third party sellers on their websites.
Read More“The INFORM Consumers Act will provide much needed transparency of online marketplaces. If platforms like Amazon and eBay start improving the verification of third-party sellers, then they’ll be taking a giant step in protecting consumers from fraud, counterfeiting and other forms of illicit trade.”
Jeffrey Hardy
- Director General
- The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade