Forensic Investigation

Forensic Investigations of Products Counterfeit

Counterfeit products are illegal imitations of genuine products, works of art, or documents that are created and sold without the permission of the owner, manufacturer, or author. Criminals who engage in counterfeit activities seek to profit at the expense of the reputation of the manufacturer or author. Furthermore, counterfeit products that have not passed quality control standards can pose significant risks to the health of consumers.

Consumers often struggle to recognize fake products, and they do not know how to return the money they spent on such products. This can lead to disappointment and a loss of trust in the manufacturer, which can result in a decline in sales for the business. The production and sale of counterfeit products not only results in material damage but also undermines the reputation of the business.

Forensic Investigations of Products Adulteration

Adulteration is another form of fraudulent activity that involves altering the quality of a product to reduce costs, while retaining its appearance, in an effort to increase profits. For example, some counterfeiters may replace certain ingredients in a product, while maintaining its external appearance. However, such products often have a lower quality and nutritional value, which can pose a threat to consumers’ health. The supplier or seller of such products often provides false information about the product’s quality and country of origin, which makes it difficult for consumers to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit products.

Our Area of Expertise in Forensic Investigations

Our team of experts has extensive experience in detecting counterfeit products and fraudulent activities. We employ specialists from various fields to help us detect counterfeits in areas such as:

• manufactured goods,
• antiques,
• works of art,
• museum exhibits,
• unique memorabilia,
• old books, and more.

Forensic Investigations of Documents

Additionally, we also offer services in document forensic investigation, where we assist clients in determining the authenticity and legitimacy of various documents such as diplomas, agreements, contracts, wills, references, professional licenses, certificates, passports, driver’s licenses, and others.

Our experts use various techniques to analyze doubtful documents and determine the author, authenticity, and legality of the document. If clients request us to analyze a questionable document, we can not only prove its falsification but also help identify the individuals responsible for forging the content and signatures. Our experts use advanced technologies, such as applications that help check handwritten documents or manuscripts and identify the person who signed them.