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A local development project in Ciego de Ávila, known as La Finquita, issued a public alert on Tuesday after detecting the sale of counterfeit ice creams being marketed under its brand.
According to reports, unscrupulous individuals are purchasing lower quality and cheaper ice cream, repackaging it in La Finquita containers with fake labels, and then selling it primarily through social media.
The complaint was made by the La Finquita team via Facebook, where they emphasized that they have no connection whatsoever with these repackaged products.
They also reminded consumers that they are only responsible for the quality of products purchased at their official points of sale, which are located at Carretera Central kilometer 459 in the Almacenes La Universal in front of the Social Circle, at Carretera Central Chicho Valdés number 26 between Marcial Gómez and Abraham Delgado corresponding to the UPEC headquarters, and at Carretera Central corner of Simón Reyes in the former location known as PEKÍN.
They also emphasized that they only distribute their ice creams in municipalities such as Venezuela, Majagua, Florencia, Chambas, and Primero de Enero, all located in the province of Ciego de Ávila.
La Finquita also reaffirms its commitment to the community and assures that it will continue to work to offer quality products and strengthen its position as a benchmark project in the local development of Ciego de Ávila.
One of the manifestations of the deepening economic crisis in Cuba is that people are resorting to all kinds of "inventive" solutions to earn money easily.
In December, two young Cuban women fell victim to the classic "ring scam" in a park in Guantánamo, duped by two strangers.
The young women, two cousins aged 20 and 23, were shopping in the city center when they were approached by two individuals who used the trick of claiming to have found a supposedly 14-karat gold ring, offering to exchange it for the chains they were wearing.
The girls agreed, believing that the ring was worth more than their chains. But later they discovered that they had been given a piece made of a gold-like metal.
In October, a man was detained by neighbors in the center of Santiago de Cuba after being accused of committing an alleged fraud, according to reports shared on social media.
The incident occurred on Reloj Street, between San Francisco and San Gerónimo, where residents intercepted the suspect and handed him over to the police.
Independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada reported on the case through a post that included a video showing the moment when police officers handcuff the detainee.
Frequently asked questions about the sale of counterfeit ice cream in Ciego de Ávila
What is happening with the ice creams from La Finquita?
La Finquita has reported the sale of counterfeit ice creams being marketed under its brand, which are of lower quality and price. These repackaged products are mainly distributed through social media.
How can consumers identify the authentic ice creams from La Finquita?
To ensure they purchase authentic products from La Finquita, consumers should buy them only at official points of sale, located at Carretera Central kilometer 459 in Almacenes La Universal, at Carretera Central Chicho Valdés number 26, and at Carretera Central corner of Simón Reyes.
What is the impact of the economic crisis in Cuba on the marketing of counterfeit products?
The economic crisis in Cuba is driving an increase in scams and fraud, such as product counterfeiting, as many people resort to "inventions" to quickly generate income. This undermines consumer trust and the reputation of legitimate businesses like La Finquita.
What measures is La Finquita taking to combat the sale of counterfeit ice cream?
La Finquita has issued a public alert through its social media and has reaffirmed its commitment to only guaranteeing the quality of products purchased at its official sales points, encouraging consumers not to buy suspicious products sold through unauthorized channels.
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