New charges have been filed against a Canadian man accused of selling Connor McDavid jerseys with fake autographs after police say publicity surrounding the case led to more complaints from buyers. In April of 2018, it was reported that 23-year-old Chandra Vinesh Singh contacted several people via Facebook claiming he was employed by either the Edmonton Oilers Entertainment … [Read more...]
Notes: UK Autograph Forgery Bust; Bee Hive Hockey Exhibit; Panini Honors ’98 Redemption; Brady Still on Fire
Think sports autograph fraud is only a North American problem? Think again. Prosecutors in the UK say they've arrested 46-year-old David Rennie, charging him with running a phony autograph scheme that lasted nine years and defrauded 4,500 people to the tune of over $1 million U.S. Law enforcement agencies say Rennie and his estranged wife would buy replica … [Read more...]
Notebook: PA Dealer’s Collection; Kid Forger Confession; Ali’s Kindness
He sold plenty of boxes, singles and sets during the hobby’s explosive days more than two decades ago but today, buying and selling vintage cards is a big part of Jeff Jackson’s business. A collector for over 30 years, Jackson operates JJ's Antiques, Toys & Baseball Cards in Red Lion, PA. He’s bought and sold some big ticket cards over the years and still owns a lot of … [Read more...]
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty in $2.5 Million Fake Autograph Scheme
Selling fake autographs online is easy...until you get caught. Federal prosecutors say the former owner of a group of internet sports memorabilia businesses based in the Mid-Atlantic states faces a federal prison sentence and restitution after selling huge quantities of fake autographed sports jerseys and other items over a five-year period. Joshua Aaron Shores, 41, … [Read more...]
PSA/DNA Releases List of Most Common Autograph Forgeries
The name of Los Angeles Dodgers rookie star outfielder Yasiel Puig has been added to the latest buyer-beware list of frequently forged celebrities' autographs compiled annually by PSA/DNA Authentication Services. Puig joins Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle and other sports stars whose names have appeared over the years on PSA/DNA's "Most Dangerous Autographs" … [Read more...]