‘Shameful’ sellers on online marketplaces, including eBay and Amazon, are cashing in on the poppy symbol meant to honour those who died for their country, by selling fake merchandise and pocketing the proceeds.

In the days leading up to Remembrance Sunday , when those who were killed in the First and Second World Wars and later conflicts are commemorated, The i Paper has discovered thousands of fake poppy items for sale on online sites.

The Royal British Legion (RBL) has registered trade marks for variations of the petal poppy and can take legal action against anyone infringing them.

However, when challenged, the overwhelming majority of online sellers would not directly answer questions on whether the proceeds of their sales would be going to the charity.

On eBay alone, The i

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