A local investigations company is warning people not to buy counterfeit items online in the run up to the festive season.
Intelect Solutions says Christmas is a 'peak time' for people buying gifts on the internet - which presents criminals and counterfeiters with a good opportunity to sell fake items.
Having researched the issue the company noticed a huge spike in the availability of clothing, electrical items, luxury goods and chemicals being sold online and particularly via social media.
Director Colin Tansley is a former police officer - he says people can take easy steps to protect themselves:
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