Selling fake branded clothes, sneakers, perfume or electronics
Buying fake brand-name goods in bulk to resell at markets, taxi ranks or online.
Why we advise against it
Selling counterfeit goods is a crime under the Counterfeit Goods Act: a first offence can mean a fine of up to R5,000 per item or up to three years in prison, and stock is seized by SAPS or SARS. Unbranded clothing, pre-loved branded items and your own label are legal ways to sell fashion.
Before you put in money or time
- Be wary of paying to start, to "unlock" earnings or to upgrade a level. Real employers and clients pay you.
- Check that it actually works for people in South Africa, and how you would be paid.
- Never share a one-time PIN (OTP), your banking login or a photo of your ID.
- Anything that takes your money to invest or trade must be authorised by the FSCA. Check the FSCA register first.
- If you earn mainly by recruiting people, it may be an illegal pyramid or multiplication scheme under section 43 of the Consumer Protection Act.
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Questions people ask
Is selling fake branded clothes, sneakers, perfume or electronics a good way to earn in South Africa?
Selling counterfeit goods is a crime under the Counterfeit Goods Act: a first offence can mean a fine of up to R5,000 per item or up to three years in prison, and stock is seized by SAPS or SARS. Unbranded clothing, pre-loved branded items and your own label are legal ways to sell fashion.
How do I check an offer like this?
Never pay a joining or activation fee, never share an OTP, and check investment offers on the FSCA register. Our free scam checker shows which known warning signs an offer matches.
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