BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Parents have a lot of things to keep tabs on these days, and here's another one. Counterfeit car seats.

"Dupes and knock-offs are rampant online," said Walter T. Mosley, Secretary of State. "They look like the real deal, but can be deadly."

With many of us looking for deals and car seats retailing for more than $500 on some sites, many are buying car seats that don't meet U.S. standards.

"We want to make sure we're getting valid seats," said a New York State Trooper. "When we purchase seats online, they can come from all over the world and sometimes their standards are different than ours."

So how do you know it's a fake?:

Missing labels

Missing manuals or registration cards

Missing warning labels

Poor construction

Low price point

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