Babe Ruth Autograph Faker on Loose in Florida

Law enforcement agencies in Florida are looking for a man who has been peddling fake Babe Ruth autographs to pawn shops.

Gold Coast Pawn in Bonita Springs on Florida’s west coast was victimized in April.

The shop’s owner says a man came into the shop, saying he needed some quick cash.  The signature on the baseball looked like the Babe’s.  There was even a certificate of authenticity.

Unfortunately, it appears the COA was a fake as well.

Gold Coast apparently isn’t the first shop to fall victim to the scam.

The Marco Eagle delves into what’s become a hot case.

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