What are the most common online counterfeit goods and how to protect yourself

The amount of counterfeit items on the internet is on the rise. 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney spoke to Benjamin Yee from the Better Business Bureau on how to protect yourself.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Shopping online can be convenient and a good way score some deals.

But it can also be a trap to buy fake goods.

The Better Business Bureau recently conducted an investigative study on counterfeit goods sold online.

Benjamin Yee from the Better Business Bureau showed us counterfeit items bought by customers on the internet. Cosmetics, compact discs, and designer sunglasses.KGO

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7 On Your Side's Michael Finney spoke to Benjamin Yee from the Golden Gate Better Business Bureau to talk about the findings and ways to protect yourself.

If you would like more information on the BBB's study of counterfeit goods sold online, here is a link.

Take a look at more stories by Michael Finney and 7 On Your Side.

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