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Federal Officials Take Down 132 Websites In "Cyber Monday" Crackdown

Posted by samzenpus on from the law-won dept.

coondoggie writes "A team of world-wide law enforcement agencies took out 132 domain names today that were illegally selling counterfeit merchandise online. The group, made up of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations and law enforcement agencies from Belgium, Denmark, France, Romania, United Kingdom and the European Police Office, targeted alleged counterfeiters selling everything from professional sports jerseys, DVD sets, and a variety of clothing to jewelry and luxury goods."

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  1. Re:Question by hduff · · Score: 5, Funny

    Why is Homeland Security dealing with counterfeit product sales?

    Are sales of fake professional sports jerseys jeopardizing our national security now?

    You do not need to ask questions, citizen. Move along. Nothing to see here.

    And turn off that camera!

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  2. So what you're saying is... by AioKits · · Score: 4, Funny

    I in fact DID NOT get a good deal on my new Sorny 52" plasma flat screen or my Magnetbox bluray player?

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