Consumer Protection Terms

noun a fraudulent imitation of something else; a forgery

adjective made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud

• The company was accused of selling counterfeit goods.
• I heard that they got caught selling fake stuff.
• They were busted for peddling knockoffs.
• His smile was so fake, it was like a counterfeit emotion.

noun a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge and skill in some field, typically medicine

• The veterinarian explained that ducks make a 'quack' sound.
• I heard a loud 'quack' coming from the pond.
• The comedian's joke landed with a 'quack' from the audience.
• The politician's promises turned out to be nothing but 'quackery'.

noun a fool, money

verb are, parted

adjective soon

conjunction and

article a

• It is a well-known saying that a fool and his money are soon parted.
• You know what they say, a fool and his money are soon parted.
• Don't be a fool, your money won't stick around for long.
• Just like a fool and his money, some things are destined to be separated.

noun A place where puppies are bred and raised for sale

• The government is cracking down on illegal puppy farms to protect the welfare of animals.
• I heard that new pet store is actually sourcing their dogs from a puppy farm.
• Don't support those puppy farms, they treat the animals horribly.
• The company's mass production of cheap products is like a puppy farm for consumer goods.