# Getting Ripped Off By CHINA... ANKR-POINT Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/elkshape-227215/getting-ripped-off-by-china-ankr-point Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/elkshape-227215/getting-ripped-off-by-china-ankr-point.md Podcast: [ElkShape](https://stenobird.com/podcast/elkshape-227215) Published: 2026-06-21T10:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://elkshape.com › blogs › podcast › getting-ripped-off-by-china-ankr-point Audio file: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WPCM6332286777.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/elkshape-227215/episodes/getting-ripped-off-by-china-ankr-point Duration seconds: 3138 ## Resource Today Dan is joined by Dave and Logan from ANKR-POINT to discuss their innovative new product, the challenges of building a brand in today's digital marketplace, and a growing problem that is impacting businesses across countless industries: counterfeit products and online piracy. The guys pull back the curtain on how overseas copycat companies are ripping off ANKR-POINT's products, branding, photos, videos, and marketing content to create convincing fake websites and advertisements. These counterfeit operations spend thousands of dollars promoting knockoff versions that look legitimate but are often built with inferior materials, fail to meet specifications, take weeks or months longer to arrive, and leave customers frustrated after being scammed. Dave and Logan share the real-world impact these fraudulent businesses have on small companies, customer trust, and innovation. They discuss the uphill battle of reporting fake websites, removing deceptive ads, and protecting intellectual property in a world where counterfeiters can seemingly reappear overnight. This episode is a fascinating look at the unseen challenges entrepreneurs face when bringing products to market and a reminder for consumers to do their homework before clicking "buy." While the conversation centers around ANKR-POINT's experience, the issue reaches far beyond the hunting industry and affects brands of every size. The guys remain hopeful that increased awareness, stronger enforcement, and industry-wide action can help curb the problem in the future. https://elkshape.com/products/ankr-point%E2%84%A2-bow-retention-system?_pos=1&_psq=ANK&_ss=e&_v=1.0 💢 Discount Codes 💢 INITIAL ASCENT - 5% OFF CODE: ELKSHAPE PODIUMARCHER.COM 10% OFF CODE: ELKSHAPE https://www.podiumarcher.com/collections/all-products-1 BO… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/elkshape-227215/episodes/getting-ripped-off-by-china-ankr-point/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/elkshape-227215/getting-ripped-off-by-china-ankr-point.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.