Federal prosecutors have charged an Ohio man with bank fraud after they say he purchased T206 cards, added phony autographs and sold them for hefty profits. In court papers filed in Cleveland last week, Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle Baeppler charged Cord Monroe of Girard, OH with one count of bank fraud in connection with the case. Investigators say Monroe, a/k/a David … [Read more...] about Ohio Man Facing Federal Charges Over Fake Signed T206 Cards
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Charges Dropped Against Florida Autograph Dealer Booted from 2018 National
There was a mountain of paper work. Charges were filed. A grand jury convened. Three years worth of docket updates dutifully filed online by the clerk of courts. But after all of that, a Davie, FL autograph dealer who saw his inventory seized on the first day of the 2018 National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland is getting most of it back--and all charges against … [Read more...] about Charges Dropped Against Florida Autograph Dealer Booted from 2018 National
Duren Sentenced to 3+ Years in Prison for Bogus Autograph Business
A judge in Birmingham, AL has sentenced an autograph forger to more than three years in federal prison for wire fraud and identity theft. Douglas Edward Duren, 38, of Atlanta, GA, pleaded guilty to the charges in March. Duren admitted to a long-running scheme of selling fake sports and entertainment autographs on three websites: everymemorabilia.com, neautograph.com, … [Read more...] about Duren Sentenced to 3+ Years in Prison for Bogus Autograph Business
Autograph Forgery Scheme Leads to Plea Deal with Feds
If you’ve ever purchased an autograph from Everymemorabilia.com, NEAAutograph.com or AwesomeMemorabilia.com, chances are you own a fake. A Maryland man has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges after an investigation revealed he spent nearly ten years creating and selling phony autographed memorabilia. Court records from the U.S. Justice Department in Northern Alabama … [Read more...] about Autograph Forgery Scheme Leads to Plea Deal with Feds
Case of Dealer Ejected from 2018 NSCC Still Ongoing
A dealer kicked out of the 2018 National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland was scheduled to plead not guilty to forgery and other charges for selling fake autographs this week. An arraignment for Tony Podsada, 69, of Davie, FL, was scheduled for Wednesday but then postponed until Thursday in Cuyahoga County Court. Records indicate Podsada’s request to waive … [Read more...] about Case of Dealer Ejected from 2018 NSCC Still Ongoing
FBI Raid in Michigan Said to Target Phony Art, Sports Memorabilia
The headline in a Detroit newspaper reads "alleged upscale art forgery" but a federal investigation into fancy paintings also includes a troubling discovery for collectors of sports memorabilia. On Tuesday, a team of more than 30 FBI agents raided the property of a Michigan man suspected of creating and selling phony artwork and sports-related items over a period of several … [Read more...] about FBI Raid in Michigan Said to Target Phony Art, Sports Memorabilia
Oregon Man Charged with Selling Fake Autographs
An Oregon man is facing theft charges over the sale of phony autographed memorabilia. Police in Eugene say Harold Gardner, 62, of Roseburg, sold sports items bearing signatures he said he’d inherited from his uncle, but were actually signed by Gardner himself. According to the Register-Guard of Eugene, the theft charges were filed last month by the Lane County … [Read more...] about Oregon Man Charged with Selling Fake Autographs
Fake Kobe Autographs Keep Coming
Every time a major sports figure or entertainment celebrity passes on, the scam artists prey on fans and collectors. It was a major issue in 2016 when Muhammad Ali died and a virtually unlimited supply of fake signatures began showing up on eBay. Many sold for hundreds of dollars or more. Over the past three weeks, prices for Kobe Bryant autographed items have … [Read more...] about Fake Kobe Autographs Keep Coming
California Man Facing Federal Fraud Charges Over Fake Autographs
A California man is accused of selling more than $1 million in memorabilia that included forged signatures of sports figures, movie stars and other celebrities, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Anthony J. Tremayne, 51, a former resident of West Covina who now lives in Tijuana, Mexico, was arrested and charged in a 19-count federal grand jury indictment that was unsealed … [Read more...] about California Man Facing Federal Fraud Charges Over Fake Autographs
More Charges Against Accused McDavid Autograph Forger
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...] about More Charges Against Accused McDavid Autograph Forger