Currently, hacked eBay accounts are being used in increased numbers in order to offer, often inferior, counterfeits originating from China; affected are not only Montblanc writing instruments but also brand products like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi and Nokia mobile phones. eBay can hardly keep up with deleting such auctions, and help for affected account holders is primarily only offered via English-language live chat. Striking is when an account suddenly offers completely different articles than before, which points to a takeover. Recommended is a daily check of one's own eBay account in order to recognise unnoticed third-party activities early. The eBay toolbar is said to offer some protection but does not replace regular checking.