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Grounded commentary on counterfeits, consumer scams, AI-driven impersonation and the business of digital trust.

EXPERTISECounterfeiting & counterfeit supply chains
Fake sites & brand impersonation
AI and digital risk
Consumer trust and e-commerce
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What can we talk about?

Examples for journalists and producers. Commentary can be tailored to the current news cycle and supported by public sources where possible.

01
How fake websites fool real customers

Brand lookalikes, impersonation, and the consumer signals that matter.

02
When AI becomes a scam accelerator

How generative tools change the economics and scale of deception.

03
Why the counterfeit economy is a business story

Financial harm, trust erosion and implications for legitimate brands.

04
What effective brand protection really measures

Beyond takedown volume to channel cleanliness, customer safety and meaningful outcomes.

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CBS NEWS / OCTOBER 2026

Helping viewers recognize phone scams.

Vinny contributed expert commentary to CBS New York reporting on phone spoofing and utility scams.

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