Counterfeit Products In The News:
Federal Class-Action Lawsuit Exposes Amazon Fraudulent Products
Aug 17, 2021 - By TCR Press Release
Amazon faces a federal class action lawsuit after ignoring 2 legal notices, a similar federal lawsuit filed in CA Federal Court in 2020, and hundreds of complaints submitted for hundreds-of-thousands of dangerous, fraudulent 18650 Li-ion batteries.
Amazon to pay up to $1,000 for injuries from sellers' goods
Aug 14, 2021 - By Bloomberg News
Amazon to pay shoppers for injury or property damage claims under $1,000, which Amazon says account for more than 80 percent of cases.
Fake Product Reviews Destroy Amazon's Credibility
Aug 11, 2021 - By TCR Press Release
Amazon has a problem, a big problem, and it's obvious when you know where to look. Amazon's product review system is awash in fraud, paid endorsements, and particularly troubling manipulation by the e-commerce juggernaut itself.
Walmart Snubs Trademark Owners, Complaints Ignored and Listings Remain
Jul 16, 2021 - By TCR Press Release
Walmart shoppers already face the daunting challenge of identifying counterfeit, fraudulent, and replica products, but now with an unusual twist -- Walmart is snubbing trademark holders and leaving the counterfeit items listed.
Amazon Sued by USPSC Over Dangerous Items
Jul 15, 2021 - By Matt Day - Bloomberg
Amazon sold dangerous items that failed to meet federal standards.
Amazon Demands Suppliers Give Financial Ownership Rights In Exchange For Busines...
Jul 01, 2021 - By TCR Press Release
Amazon struck at least a dozen deals with publicly traded companies in which it gets rights, called warrants, to buy the vendors' stock in the future at what could be below-market prices, and rights to board representation.
Amazon Demands A Piece of Suppliers Companies
Jun 30, 2021 - By WSJ Dana Mattioli
A shocking WSJinvestigative report exposes Amazon struck at least a dozen deals with publicly traded companies in which it gets rights, called warrants, to buy the vendors' stock in the future at what could be below-market prices.
Counterfeits, Fraud, and Scams Await Amazon Prime Day Shoppers
Jun 17, 2021 - By TCR Press Release
Most consumers would be shocked to learn that Amazon's touted (and expensive) Amazon Prime program has no protection against counterfeits, fraudulent, and dangerous items. Amazon Prime Days mantra is "buyer beware."
Amazon Scrambling After Arbitration Strategy Backfires
Jun 03, 2021 - By TCR Press Release
Amazon quietly dropped the arbitration clause in its contract after plaintiff's lawyers filed 75,000 arbitration demands alleging Amazon Alexa devices stored recordings of users without their permission.
Amazon Continues To Spew False Claims And Deceive Consumers
May 27, 2021 - By TCR Press Release
Amazon's unchecked monopoly power and bullying of brand owners and retail partners is drawing intense criticism, scrutiny, and lawsuits. The illusory and deceptive responses spewing from Amazon's bilge are shocking.