Au Seeker Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I saw this on another forum and then found the info also on Fisher's site, so with First Texas and Minelab after these counterfeiters maybe they can get it stopped or at least down to a trickle of what it is.....http://www.fisherlab.com/hobby/counterfit.htm" GOLD & TREASURE METAL DETECTORS FISHER METAL DETECTOR NEWS First Texas Products Again Successful Against Counterfeiters El Paso, Texas, Sept. 25, 2014 -- Following on its September 2013 counterfeit raid and confiscation, First Texas Products, LLC, was again successful in penetrating a counterfeit distribution organization operating in the United Arab Emirates, resulting in the raid and confiscation of Teknetics® and Fisher® Research Labs metal detectors. "Following on our successful 2013 raid, the worldwide leader in gold detection technology again apprehended the counterfeiters," said Tim Mallory, First Texas Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Our determination to close down the illegal retailers, distributors and manufacturers continues to be as aggressive as ever,” he said. A Sudanese national reputed to have operations in Dubai and Ajman was arrested at an Ajman warehouse facility where Chinese-origin counterfeit Teknetics T2 and Fisher Gold Bug® gold detectors were being assembled, packaged and distributed. Tom Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of First Texas Products, said the ongoing anti-counterfeit operations in the UAE and Africa have made it more difficult for counterfeiters to operate. “We will stop at nothing to protect our intellectual property rights and defend our market position in the UAE and across the African continent,” Walsh said. “First Texas Products will not be hindered in the pursuit and prosecution of counterfeiters. And First Texas will continue to pay for information leading to the arrest of counterfeiters and the confiscation of their illegal wares.” According to Mr. Mallory, “counterfeit Teknetics® and Fisher® products have been distributed in Dubai since 2009. Innocent and unsuspecting African miners suffer the consequences of counterfeit distribution. Our anti-counterfeiting programs seek not only to prosecute fraud; we also educate retailers and end users on the economic and legal risks inherent in counterfeiting. This seizure of counterfeited products of two of our strongest brands reinforces our resolve.” Following this successful operation, an unrelated raid on smuggled counterfeit detectors was reported by the Sudanese General Customs Administration in West Omdurman, Sudan on Sept. 15, 2014. Thousands of counterfeit gold detectors were seized in that anti-smuggling operation. According to Mr. Mallory, “market intelligence leads us to believe that these counterfeit operations were related to one another.” The Dubai Gold Souk is the primary destination for gold unearthed by African artisanal miners. Dubai's leading gold market position has established it as the major transit point and distribution hub for gold prospecting equipment destined for African and Asian markets. Counterfeiters attempt to infiltrate the Dubai market and distribute counterfeit detectors through both clandestine and authentic distribution channels. For information on Teknetics® and Fisher® gold detection products, or the First Texas Products anti-counterfeiting campaign, contact Tim Mallory at 915-633-8354 or Depar LTD. at 00971 501 697 427. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 as if things aren't tough enough. Haven't seen a fake in at least 3 months or so,thought things were slowing down but alas guess not,bummer John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssweat Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 wow greed sure drives some people good to know they busted some of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGump Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 wow greed sure drives some people good to know they busted some of themNOP for most of the world.Besides the straight up copies there are many knock - off brands. It is easier to get people whose primary language is not English. Many times their reading skills in their own language is not that great.I've been working a farm in Crixas--- the owner said he had a line on a great deal for a Minelabs. I asked why does he need multiple machines. He said no--- it is just one-- a Minelabs. Told him it would be better to throw his money in the river. He probably will buy it anyway.Then we can talk about Alibaba, Aliexpress, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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