$7M in Counterfeit Apple Chargers Seized at Texas Border

(KNUE-FM) We have so many U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents that are working to keep prohibited items out of Texas and the United States on a daily basis. We assume that most of that includes keep drugs out, but recently agents seized over $7 million dollars in counterfeit electronics chargers, specifically for Apple products.

How Many Apple Chargers Were Seized in Texas?

The Customs and Border Protection Houston Seaport Trade Enforcement Team found a total of 373,000 counterfeit USB phone chargers or 7,460 cartons containing the Apple trademark. There were Apple representatives and border protection agents who confirmed the products are not legitimate Apple products.

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Fake Products Eliminate Jobs and Support Criminals

Right now there are so many Texans that are struggling to generate enough money to pay all of their bills, people are looking to save money wherever possible. But remember that these counterfeit products include not paying taxes and stealing sales away from companies that employ our friends and neighbors.

Purchasing these counterfeit products, even when it saves you money, can also be supporting criminal activities including forced labor and even human trafficking.

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How to Tell If You’re Being Sold Counterfeit Products

If you want to make sure you’re not supporting criminal activities, Customs and Border Protection agents say to follow these tips:

Buy directly from the trademark holder or authorized retailers

Know the real value of the product, if it’s being offered for lower it’s probably fake

Buy from legitimate websites with customer service information and return policies for customers

A huge thank you to all Customs and Border Protection agents for doing their best to keep these items from entering Texas.