Faking It: How to Spot Online Counterfeiters

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then online sellers of product knockoffs are becoming the ultimate fawners.

Counterfeit merchandise is nothing new -- we've all seen those fake Louis Vuitton bags and bootleg UGG boots sold in tourist areas like New York City's Chinatown and Santee Alley in Los Angeles, as well as at flea markets, street fairs and strip malls throughout the country.