Retail fraud in the firearms accessories sector is rampant, with respect for trademarks and patents seemingly nonexistent among product counterfeiters. There have been all kinds of Counterfeit Leupold, Bushnell, Aimpoint, Benchmade, Microtech, Surefire, Streamlight, ATN, etc., etc., etc. for years at all of the gun shows. Many times the people selling them don't even know they are counterfeit. Some of these fakes are nearly impossible to spot. If it sounds too good to be true...Counterfeit Leupold scopes are making the rounds in Southern Indiana gunshows. Confirmed by serial numbers.
A repost but germane here.Seems like the there are more counterfeit ACOGS out there than authentic ones. I watched a clearly counterfeit ACOG sell for $400 at a local auction (online auction, I would have liked to tip off the buyers). I second the sentiment to only buy from respected dealers. I've even gotten counterfeit goods from amazon. Shipped and sold by amazon.com not even a 3rd party seller.