Amazon's 2025 Report: Major Crackdown on Counterfeits and Fraud
Amazon targeted 32,000 bad actors, seized 15 mn counterfeits in 2025
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In its inaugural Trustworthy Shopping Experience Report, Amazon revealed significant actions against counterfeits and fraud in 2025, including targeting over 32,000 bad actors and seizing 15 million counterfeit products. The company emphasizes the use of advanced technology and collaboration with law enforcement to enhance marketplace safety.
- 01Amazon identified and targeted over 32,000 bad actors since 2020.
- 02In 2025, the company seized 15 million counterfeit products.
- 03Amazon shut down more than 100 websites linked to review fraud.
- 04The company increased phishing URL takedowns by over 10%.
- 05Over 2.7 billion product units have been verified as genuine through its Transparency programme.
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Amazon has released its first Trustworthy Shopping Experience Report, detailing its efforts to combat counterfeiting and fraud within its global marketplace. Since 2020, the company has targeted over 32,000 bad actors through lawsuits and criminal referrals across 14 countries. In 2025, Amazon seized more than 15 million counterfeit products and worked with partners to intercept stolen goods linked to organized retail crime. The report highlights the importance of artificial intelligence in early fraud detection, with systems blocking counterfeit listings before brand owners reported issues. Additionally, Amazon has implemented a verification process for new sellers and shut down over 100 websites associated with review fraud. The company increased phishing URL takedowns by more than 10% and prevented millions of scam calls impersonating Amazon. With over 2.7 billion product units verified through its Transparency programme, Amazon continues to invest in technology and enforcement to maintain a safe shopping environment.
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Amazon's efforts to combat counterfeiting and fraud enhance consumer trust and safety in online shopping, benefiting both customers and legitimate sellers.
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