After a recent snafu involving a counterfeit luxury bag purchased through EBay, The Canadian Press points out that while consumers are adhering to the economic lows and seeking better deals on their luxury necessities, hoaxing folks are taking full advantage of those needs and stepping up to what could be considered a counterfeit guru’s prime time game of gluttony.

Full story and notes on the astronomic dollar amounts behind the counterfeit business as well as EBay’s comments defending their counterfeit policy/regulation.

Suggestions for avoiding counterfeit products:

• Get a higher paying job
• Take up DIY lessons
• Discontinue splurges at Ross
• Make friends with sweatshop laborers
• Become a security guard