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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Second Man Sentenced in Bogus Autograph Case
An Ohio man has been sentenced to five years of probation for contributing to what a huge phony autograph scam conducted online. Shawn Pelo, 27, of Warren, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. WKBN-TV was there for the sentencing. Four others have also pleaded guilty in the case and a grand jury is examining evidence … [Read more...] about Second Man Sentenced in Bogus Autograph Case
Brady, Crosby, Curry Among PSA/DNA “Most Dangerous Autographs”
Quarterback Tom Brady, NHL star Sidney Crosby and NBA MVP Stephen Curry have been added to PSA/DNA’s annual list of frequently forged sports stars’ autographs. They join other familiar athletes’ names, including Muhammad Ali, Derek Jeter and Babe Ruth, on the “buyer beware” list. “There's probably less than a 50/50 chance that autographs of many sports stars being … [Read more...] about Brady, Crosby, Curry Among PSA/DNA “Most Dangerous Autographs”
Updated: NJ Prosecutor Questioned Over Autograph Auction
The Bergen County, New Jersey prosecutor is still under fire for an auction of signed sports memorabilia held there earlier this year. Now, a New York TV station is investigating why John Molinelli ignored warnings that the autographs were fake. The items originally belonged to William Stracher, a local pharmacist who prosecutors say profited from the illegal sale of … [Read more...] about Updated: NJ Prosecutor Questioned Over Autograph Auction
Dealer Sentenced in Bogus Jerseys Case
One of several sports memorabilia dealers charged with mail fraud for selling fake game worn jerseys, will spend a year in prison. Mitchell Schumacher, who operated MS Sports out of the Milwaukee area, was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court to one year and one day in the federal prison system. He had pleaded guilty in November of 2011 to altering ordinary jerseys to … [Read more...] about Dealer Sentenced in Bogus Jerseys Case