Office of Fair Trading Warn Against Counterfeit Goods Over Xmas Period

With Christmas fast approaching the Office of Fair Trading has issued a warning to the public not to get ripped off by traders selling false goods.

Counterfeiters selling false goods are commonplace throughout the festive build up.

Fake Dvd's, computer games, hair straighteners and perfume are among the most popular goods that dupe the public each year.

There were cases last year of the fake perfume causing blistering to the skin and counterfeit hair straighteners malfunctioning and posing an electrical risk.

(AUDIO ABOVE - JOHN PEET FROM OFT)