Core Insights - Shanghai police have cracked down on a counterfeit operation involving the "Beast派" brand, arresting 32 suspects and dismantling 18 production and sales locations, seizing over 10,000 counterfeit products valued at more than 45 million yuan [1][2][3] Group 1: Counterfeit Operation Details - The operation involved multiple criminal gangs, with one group selling counterfeit sleepwear by sourcing similar designs without brand labels and marketing them as "direct sales from the manufacturer" at one-tenth the price of genuine products [1][2] - Another gang specialized in producing counterfeit fragrance products that closely replicated the appearance, scent, and packaging of genuine items, making it difficult for consumers to distinguish between real and fake [2][3] - For example, a counterfeit fragrance that retails for 500 yuan was produced at a cost of only 20 yuan, with the counterfeiters selling it at approximately 45 yuan to online retailers [2][3] Group 2: Consumer Warnings - Police have warned consumers about deceptive marketing practices, where counterfeiters avoid directly mentioning brand names and use terms like "尾单" (tail end), "仓库甩卖" (warehouse clearance), and "厂家直销" (manufacturer direct sales) to rationalize low prices [5]