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: Look for skin that appears too smooth or wrinkly compared to the hair and eyes. Watch for shadows that don't follow natural lighting or glare on glasses that doesn't move correctly [22].

: Deepfakes may fail at representing natural physics, such as blinking too little/too much or having lip movements that don't quite match the audio [22, 31]. : Look for skin that appears too smooth

: Report the transaction to the e-commerce platform and the legitimate brand. For widespread issues, you can report content for legal removal through Google Search [6, 13]. : Report the transaction to the e-commerce platform

: Not all digital fakes use AI. Some are simply "slowed down" videos (e.g., to make someone appear intoxicated) or "sped up" clips to make movements look more aggressive [23]. ⚖️ What to Do if You Find a Fake If you suspect you've purchased a counterfeit item: Some are simply "slowed down" videos (e

Forgeries in the collectors' market have existed for centuries, often exploiting a buyer's emotions [7, 5.3].

: Authentic Pokémon cards have a distinct black film layer inside. While "ripping" is definitive, it's destructive; instead, look for a black line on the side of the card [24].

: In Magic: The Gathering, check the printing pattern (rosettes) under magnification. Fake cards often have "jumbled mess" patterns instead of clear, layered ink [9, 26, 43].