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Operation Expose the Fraud

Feb 24, 2021
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Forgery: The bane of the hobby

Jan 20, 2021
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Hobby News

SCD Investigation into 'Biggest threat to our industry'

Dec 18, 2020
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Former pastor going to jail for fraud

Mar 19, 2020
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Bill Mastro Sentenced to 20 Months

Aug 23, 2015
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Dave & Adam's Ex-Employees Charged in $1.3 Million Theft

Sep 15, 2014
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Mastro Pleads Guilty, Admits Trimmed Wagner

Oct 10, 2013
This is an example of a COA used by Round Five from FBI files, a New Jersey company run by ex-heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner. Round Five is among the memorabilia firms to appear on a comprehensive list released by the FBI of all organizations involved in its years-long Operation Bullpen investigation related to forged memorabilia.
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Operation Bullpen: Authenticators and autograph sellers to watch for

Dec 5, 2019
The FBI confiscated these fraudulently signed caps and jerseys in the 1999 Operation Bullpen bust, but as every collector knows, the problem of forgery has not gone away.
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Ten Ways to Stop a Forger

May 24, 2013
The smiles are all genuine, but the signatures are not: a Beatles forgery produced by the Operation Bullpen ring.
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How Forgers Make Cash from Fake Celebrity Photos and Movie Posters

May 14, 2013
The forged signatures of two of golf’s legendary names, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.
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The 1998 Home Run Chase: A Perfect Storm for Counterfeiters

Apr 15, 2013
Mickey Mantle with the No. 7 beneath his signature – the classic look.
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How To Trick People and Get Away With It: The Art and Craft of the Forger

Apr 9, 2013
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Former Mastro Auctions' Executives Indicted on Fraud Charges

Jul 25, 2012
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Vintage Sports Authentics CEO Pleads Guity to Mail Fraud

Feb 24, 2012
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Three Guilty Pleas in Game-Used Jersey Fraud Case

Nov 21, 2011

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