Jan 7, 2022 · Postal officials warn that deeply discounted postage stamps may be a scam. But you'll have to look carefully to see whether they're fake. And what may be more unsettling: …

Jul 27, 2023 · Scammers peddle fake stamps on social media marketplaces, e-commerce sites via third party vendors, and other websites. Counterfeit stamps are often sold in bulk quantities …

Nov 20, 2024 · Spotting a fake before it’s too late can save you from unnecessary hassles and potential financial loss. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to identify fake Forever …

Jan 23, 2025 · Criminals and technology have made it difficult to spot the fakes, but postal inspectors say if you're suspicious, look for printing that could be just a little off, and Google …

Feb 16, 2022 · Scammers peddle fake stamps on social media marketplaces, e-commerce sites via third party vendors, and other websites. Counterfeit stamps are often sold in bulk quantities …

May 11, 2023 · Counterfeit stamps are fraudulent reproductions of genuine postage stamps. They are created for various reasons: to deceive collectors, evade postal charges, or exploit the …

Apr 28, 2021 · The 8¢ Ulysses S. Grant stamp of the Fourth Bureau issue (Scott 640) has a catalog value of $3.20 never hinged, while the addition of a “Nebr.” overprint creates a fake …

Oct 29, 2024 · In this article, learn how to identify counterfeit stamps and stop the counterfeiters in their tracks to avoid being victim of such a fraud. Counterfeit stamps are more than a minor …

Removing an overprint is less common, but for example, “Facsimile” overprints, which are found on some counterfeit Newspaper and Official stamps are often seen with the overprint scraped …

Feb 6, 2008 · If a stamp has the original gum, a watermark can only be seen using watermark fluid, if it’s very visible on its own, the stamp is likely a fake. Lastly, genuine gum is usually …