Sometimes, imitation is not the most sincere form of flattery.
Thanks in large part to easy accessibility on the internet and the ever-increasing sophistication of knock-off designers, fake luxury goods are now widely available in developed countries around the world.
In FY 2011, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents seized more than $1.1 billion in goods (based on manufacturers' prices), with pharmaceuticals and electronics leading the way.
We've compiled some reals and fakes from around the internet and the UK Border Force's Home Office Flickr stream. Can you spot the phony versions of handbags, iPhones, watches, and more?
Which pair of Uggs was actually made in Australia?
ANSWER: These fuzzy shoes were seized by Border Patrol in the UK.
Which one is the fake Louis Vuitton designer bag?
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