Fake toys can be dangerous as they often have incorrect age warnings, long cords with strangulation risks and batteries which can be easily ingested.
As more people opt to shop online for gifts ahead of the festive season, PoliceAccording to Trading Standards Scotland, importing fake toys to be sold in the UK causes a loss of as much as £250 million to the UK economy.READ MORE: Hunt for gang of masked men after three cars set on fire
People should ensure they only buy from trusted retailers and look for the Lion Mark or CE marking, and check that the product description states that the toy is original, is not blurry or has spelling errors. The price of products could also be a giveaway, as toys sold online for much cheaper than their retail price are often fakes.Look for the Lion Mark or CE markingCheck for spelling and grammar mistakes
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