Unscrupulous traders selling counterfeit goods are gearing up for the festive season.
That’s the message from the Office of Fair Trading – which is highlighting the need to think twice about buying ‘fake’ goods.
The office says consumers can sometimes be tricked into buying merchandise without realising what the consequences might be.
Trading Standards Officer David Oldfield says proceeds from the sale of fraudulent goods may go towards funding other serious crime operations:
Iconic Gansey hotel up for sale
A well-known hotel in the south of the Island is on the market for a cool £3 million.
Mountain Road work delayed after asphalt malfunction
The Department of Infrastructure says work to improve the Mountain Road before TT begins has been delayed until next week.
Manx Airlines to return to Ronaldsway?
If you're been craving to board a Manx Airlines plane, your wish may soon come true!
ManxSPCA advice for abandoned ducklings
With the warmer weather finally here, so are the ducklings!
Closing down sale for Peel shop
A well-known shop in Peel is having a closing-down sale as its prepares to shut for the last time.
Second commissioner leaves Castletown's board
A second commissioner has resigned from a local authority in the south of the Island.
No negotiations with UK about immigration, says chief minister
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says there's been no negotiation with the UK about taking immigrants, housing them in hotels or tracking them on the Island.
20mph scheme finished by next year, says minister
Every built-up area in the Isle of Man will be 20mph by next summer under plans from the Department of Infrastructure.
