One of the most common financial crimes associated with
TPE sex dolls is counterfeiting. Because TPE is an inexpensive yet versatile material, criminal groups can replicate popular designs, brand names, and promotional photography without investing in proper molds or quality manufacturing. Counterfeit
silicone sex dolls are often sold at seemingly discounted prices but delivered with inferior materials, unsafe construction, or even significant health hazards. The financial harm is twofold: consumers lose money on a fraudulent product, and reputable manufacturers face substantial economic distress due to intellectual property theft. Counterfeit rings also often operate across borders, using shell companies and transit hubs to obscure their identities. This makes it difficult for law enforcement to trace profits or shut down the networks involved. The anonymity offered by online marketplaces further amplifies the challenge, allowing fraudulent sellers to vanish and reappear under new identities.