Animal fur sold as fakes – BBC London News

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A BBC London investigation has revealed real animal fur is wrongly being sold as fake. Secret filming at shops and market stalls across London revealed that undercover buyers were told the garments had synthetic fur on them. But in fact tests show mink, rabbit and fox were being sold.  Animal rights charities say imported animal fur is being farmed on such a scale abroad that it's cheaper to buy than faux fur - leaving some consumers 'sleepwalking' into buying the real product. Alex Bushill investigates.

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