From: Defining the types of counterfeiters, counterfeiting, and offender organizations
Term | Definition |
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Adulterate | A component of the legitimate finished product is fraudulent |
Tamper | Legitimate product and package are used in a fraudulent way |
Over-run | Legitimate product is made in excess of production agreements |
Theft | Legitimate product is stolen and passed off as legitimately procured |
Diversion | The sale or distribution of legitimate product outside of intended markets |
Simulation | Illegitimate product is designed to look like but not exactly copy the legitimate product |
Counterfeit | All aspects of the fraudulent product and package are fully replicated |