This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
HP has made significant strides in combating counterfeiting in Africa, working closely with local authorities to disrupt and dismantle illicit trading programs. Since October 2019, authorities have conducted a series of raids across the region, resulting in the seizure of close to 200,000 counterfeit products, including fake HP printer cartridges and components.
One notable success story took place in Kenya, where HP and authorities successfully seized 5,400 counterfeit toner cartridges from 12 retail outlets in February 2020. In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, between October 2019 and March 2020, a series of raids resulted in the confiscation of approximately 185,000 illicit items.
HP's Anti-Counterfeit and Fraud Programme has been instrumental in educating customers and partners about the dangers of counterfeit products. The company also cooperates closely with local and global law enforcement authorities to detect and dismantle illegal operations that produce counterfeit HP printing components.
“HP is dedicated to protecting our customers from illegal activity and safeguarding them from unknowingly purchasing fake products,” said Elisabeth Moreno, Vice President & Managing Director, Africa, HP. “The excellent work of authorities in Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania, in collaboration with HP, is something we are extremely proud of.”
Counterfeiting is a serious crime that can have severe consequences, including performance and reliability issues with products. HP emphasizes the importance of purchasing original products to ensure superior performance and consistent results.
