Ever wonder how shows and movies are able to obtain BILLIONS and BILLIONS of dollars and set them on fire? Well in this episode we will be looking into the legal side of producing fake money.

Did you know the Secret Service was originally made to get rid of Counterfeit Money? Did you know things like rice, almonds and other consumable good were once used as currency? We dive in this episode to go over the history of faked money and how it has affected the money we look at today!

How can you tell the difference between a faked musical instrument and a real one? The sound of course! However, we will dive deeper into what makes the famed Stradivarius so renowned and so valued.

Ever get a good deal on cologne or perfume that was too good to be true? Well, I will bet you it was. Cologne and Perfume have been around for a long time and that gives scammers a huge advantage in perfecting the counterfeit! Find out in this episode how to make "scents" of it all.

In this episode, we look at counterfeit Rolex watches. Everyone knows they exist, but how do you spot one? We explore the many ways professionals and amateurs can determine if a Rolex is real or not!

Starbucks, Cold Brew, Dunkin' OH MY! How do you tell that the coffee you're receiving is genuine? In this podcast, we go over what makes coffee beans good, and then what makes them counterfeit!

Not sure how to tell if that 4 Million Dollar painting of yours if legit or not? About to head out to a prestigious art auction and want to be well prepared? This is the podcast for you! We will go through all the steps that professionals take to determine if art is worth the money or if it would be better decorating the walls of a dumpster. Send any topics you'd love to hear more about to [email protected] - thanks for listening!

Welcome to FAKD. This is a podcast that highlights the counterfeit, replica, and knockoff realm of the commerce world. We look at how to avoid making these mistakes and how to spot them a mile away!