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Apple - In 2013, a Chinese flight attendant died after being electrocuted by a non-Apple iPhone charger. In light of this, the company has launched a new program to combat counterfeit equipment, according to The Guardian.

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SuperMatch - The habit of smoking poses many health risks in itself. But the negative effects are even worse with illegal cigarette products. According to the Mirror, authorities have found human excrement, rat droppings, and dead flies in cigarettes sold on the black market.

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Burberry - The British luxury fashion iconic check cashmere scarf has inspired copies worldwide. The company even won a lawsuit, in which it was awarded $100 million, against a network of Chinese internet counterfeiters who sold counterfeited Burberry trademarks online, according to Vogue.

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MAC Cosmetics - This is the most counterfeited makeup brand in the world. In 2016, an woman from the US had to pay almost $1 million to the company for selling products she copied from them, according to the Daily Mail.

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Samsung - The Galaxy line of the South Korean brand of smartphones is one of the most pirated in the world. Because consumers are often lured into buying fake Samsung phones online, there are online tutorials that teach how to identify a fake, according to Pulse.

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Bulgari - Bulgari, an Italian jewelry and luxury goods brand, filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against online counterfeiters. In 2017, the company filed suit against anonymous counterfeiters in the United States, according to Trademarks & Brands Online.

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Marc Jacobs - The clothing and accessories brand is so coveted that it has filed lawsuits against 66 websites for infringement and counterfeiting scheme, according to The Fashion Law.

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Cialis - By 2015, FDA laboratory testing showed that counterfeit versions of this popular erectile dysfunction drug contain several active ingredients that can result in adverse effects and serious health issue.

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Viagra - According to the Daily Mail, a doctor reported that several patients who took illegal versions of the medication had serious side effects, including visual problems, fainting, sudden drops in blood pressure, and heart problems.

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Nike - Their sneakers are the most copied in the footwear sector. Why? The Independent states that the company logo is easily identifiable around the world and gives products a higher status for cheaper.

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Rolex - In the watch industry, the Swiss luxury watchmaker is the brand of choice among consumers with high purchasing power. Replicas abound, but there are tutorials that teach customers how to spot a fake, according to  Bob's Watches blog.

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Adidas - The German giant is aware that it's the target of piracy. The brand's website informs that the company can't accept fake products for exchange or refund, but suggests that consumer inform where and from whom they bought the fake products so that action can taken against the counterfeiters.

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Louis Vuitton - The luxury retail company also takes action against piracy. LVMH is very active in the mission to protect its trademarks and copyright. In 2014, the company and eBay settled a legal battle over counterfeit luxury goods on the auction site, Reuters reported.

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Chanel - The French brand won a lawsuit against 24 Amazon sellers for offering counterfeit products. A California judge ordered the sellers to pay $100 million in damages, according to Vogue.

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Tamiflu - The pharmaceutical industry isn't safe from counterfeiters. Interpol has warned that these types of medications kill one million people a year worldwide, according to InSight Crime.

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Michael Kors - The Chinese conglomerate Alibaba has been accused by retailers and brands, such as Michael Kors, of tolerating the sale of counterfeited products, according to the BBC. Jack Ma, founder of China's largest online trading network, went as far as to say that counterfeiters today offer better quality and better prices than the original brands.

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Ray-Ban - A lot of people buy counterfeited version of the coveted sunglasses, but forget that fake products don't offer UV protection. According to the Daily Mail, ailing to protect the eyes with quality products can lead to basal-cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer that can develop on the eye lid.

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Walt Disney - In 2015, the Chinese government awarded special trademark protection to Walt Disney Co. to curb fake products. The move came right before the iconic US firm opened its first theme park in mainland China, according to Reuters.

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Samsun - Cigarettes sold on the black market contain up to 500% higher levels of cancer-causing chemicals, according to ITV. In addition to being cheaper than authentic cigarettes, these illegal products contain much higher levels of toxic ingredients, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).

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Lipitor - The cholesterol-lowering drug is on the World Health Organization's (WHO) list of most counterfeited prescription drugs in the world, according to CNBC.

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UGG - The Australian sheepskin boots are among the most coveted and counterfeited brands. As a result, the company received $686 million in damages after an Illinois court found that more than 3,000 Chinese websites had been selling fake products, according to the Daily Mail.

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Coach - The American luxury accessories and lifestyle design house has successfully combated counterfeiting in the courts. The Daily News reported that the company was awarded $257 million in a counterfeiting lawsuit in 2012.

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Tiffany & Co. - In 2017, the luxury jewelry and specialty retailer was awarded $19.4 million in a lawsuit it filed against Costco Wholesale Corp. for the illegal sale of fake engagement rings under the name 'Tiffany,' according to Reuters.

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Levi's - As the world's largest denim brand, it's bound to inspire counterfeits around the globe. In 2017, the company filed a lawsuit against counterfeiters identified only by domain names, according to The Fashion Law. The sites in question, according to Levi's, include content and images that make it very difficult for consumers to distinguish between scammers and authorized retailers.

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Hermès - The classic French brand has established anti-counterfeit measures. The designer house uses linen thread coated in beeswax for all the stitching on its handbags, which looks distinctly different from synthetic yarns, according to Vogue.

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Cartier - Lawyers for the luxury French watch and jewelry brand have stepped into court to fight the sale of counterfeited products by online service providers, according to The Guardian.

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North Face - In December 2015, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that a man was arrested for smuggling 50,000 fake North Face jackets made in Bangladesh.

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Gucci - Gucci received $144.2 million in damages in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in a lawsuit against organizations involved in an online counterfeiting operation, according to Vogue.

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OtterBox - Fake smartphone cases are easy to find online. In March 2018, Amazon, along with Otter Products and Vera Bradley, went to federal court to fight against scammers, according to Techspot. (Photo: CC BY 2.0)

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Polo Ralph Lauren - In 2017, the fashion house announced a campaign to clean up the Indian market from counterfeit products before opening its store in the country, The Economic Times reported.

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