Consumers warned about World Cup-related knockoffs

Consumers warned about World Cup-related knockoffs

TOKYO, Japan - Arranged at the Finance Ministry on April 10 are genuine goods (L) and counterfeit goods (R) related to the upcoming World Cup soccer finals. The ministry warned consumers about a steep increase in imported counterfeit items of uniforms and other goods.

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