Kids are disappointed for purchasing thousands of fake video games on Amazon in years-long scam.
A man has been arrested on Long Island, New York, for allegedly selling millions of dollars worth of counterfeit video game products and accessories on Amazon for several years.
Isaac Lapidus, 34, was charged with trademark counterfeiting and conspiracy after an investigation by the Nassau County District Attorney's office, working with Amazon and Nintendo.
According to prosecutors, Lapidus allegedly operated a "small but sophisticated" counterfeit operation for 7 years, selling fake Nintendo Switch docking stations, adapters, and Pokémon Go Plus accessories.
Moreover, the total sales from the operation are estimated to be over $2 million since it began in 2018.
The investigation reportedly began after Amazon received numerous bad product reviews and customer complaints, which led them to contact Nintendo.
Investigators reported 5 seller names which includes:
All five accounts used 4217 Austin Boulevard; the Island Park warehouse owned by Lapidus as their shipping address.
The records, show more than 200,000 fake Nintendo Switch docks, 10,000 adapters and over 15,000 Pokémon Go Plus accessories were sold through Amazon, totalling over $2 million in sales.
Furthermore, Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit contacted Nintendo, which confirmed the products were not authentic.
According to NBC New York, the video game company Nintendo confirmed, the products were counterfeit due to inconsistencies in serial numbers, product codes, and designs, as well as misspelled Japanese characters.
A search warrant at a warehouse allegedly used by Lapidus recovered boxes of the fake accessories.
Additionally, Lapidus was arrested on September 2, 2025, and has pleaded not guilty to charges of trademark counterfeiting and conspiracy. He could face up-to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Furthermore, authorities believe he was importing the products from overseas, likely from China and the Philippines. The case investigation is ongoing, and believe more arrests may follow.